Home and Garden
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners to host annual plant sale May 12Mar 26, 2018 11:00 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners invite you to their plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 12, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln St. in Batavia. Native w...
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Honeybee Fair draws buzz at College of DuPageMar 25, 2018 11:00 pm - Students and employees, as well as community members, explored the importance of bees and their impact on the environment at the inaugural Honeybee Fair at College of Du...
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Palm Beach continually searches for an architectural soulMar 25, 2018 7:00 am - Many think that the architecture of Palm Beach, Florida, is one that never changes — building in Palm Beach is no easy task. It is but for a fortunate few who can first ...
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Flower frog jumps out at collectorsMar 25, 2018 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a silver-plate bowl with a pierced top. It is 12 inches in diameter, 4 inches tall and in perfect condition. Marked on the bottom are the words "Wm...
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How to make shelving a work of artMar 25, 2018 6:00 am - Any shelving unit can be transformed into a trendy but practical display feature. You will need a theme, some interesting individual pieces and patience to convert a bas...
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Freeze-thaw cycle can heave plantsMar 25, 2018 6:00 am - Check garden beds to be sure plants have not heaved out of the ground due to freeze-thaw-freeze cycles typical at this time of year. Gently press the crowns of perennial...
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Walk through garden to discover damageMar 25, 2018 6:00 am - Q. The worst of winter is over. How do I protect my plants from the extremes of warm and cold weather that we are sure to have? A. Yes, we have seen some “real” winter t...
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Time for these five decorating trends from 2017 to be replacedMar 25, 2018 6:00 am - In the world of home design, there's no dirtier word than passe. It's a term that signifies something is past its prime and destined for the dustbin of decor history (or...
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Love that home's view? See how much more you'll payMar 25, 2018 1:00 am - A house with a fabulous view can be hard for a homebuyer to resist. But seeing the mountains, water or city lights from the comfort of home comes at a price. The hazy pa...
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Closing customs vary greatly around the U.S.Mar 24, 2018 6:00 am - Q. My friends are buying a property in a different state. Both parties are finally ready for closing. It is scheduled for next week, the day after final walk-through. T...