Home and Garden
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Copper piping cited by gas companyJul 07, 2017 6:00 am - Q. We just bought a home that was built in the 1950s. The property has been very well maintained, so we decided not to waste money on a home inspection. Now it seems we ...
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Dolley Madison: The White House's first power hostessJul 07, 2017 6:00 am - Sometimes, thoughtful decor, elegant tableware and gracious entertaining can come together into something truly powerful. An exhibit in New York argues that Dolley Madis...
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Gardens galore as Elmhurst club sponsors annual walkJul 05, 2017 1:00 am - Gardens galore as Elmhurst club sponsors annual walk
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Get rare chance to explore Ball Horticulture Gardens at U of I Extension brunchJul 04, 2017 11:00 pm - Get rare chance to explore West Chicago's Ball Gardens at U of I Extension brunch
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Prospect Heights police start community garden for community outreachJul 03, 2017 1:00 am - Near apartment complexes once notorious for crime and gang activity, Prospect Heights police have started a community garden. It's filled with peppers, corn, tomatoes a...
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Junior Master Gardener Program to be offered July 13Jul 02, 2017 11:00 pm - Join the Junior Master Gardener Program at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 13, at Algonquin Area Public Library's Harnish Main Library, 2600 Harnish Drive in Algonquin. Children ...
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Toronto sets stage for artful designJul 02, 2017 6:01 am - Behold, the Toronto skyline! The Queen City has amassed an interesting collection of contemporary architecture, showcasing the talents of world-renowned architects such ...
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Deadhead hybrid roses to promote new flowersJul 02, 2017 6:00 am - Deadhead hybrid roses as soon as the flowers fade. Many shrub roses are self-cleaning and don't require deadheading. When in doubt, lightly prune old blossoms to keep th...
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Why the shade garden is so underratedJul 02, 2017 6:00 am - Shade gathers from year to year in the garden like the wrinkles on your face, growing more pronounced with time. Small bushes develop into large shrubs, young patio tree...
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Down payment assistance programs need greater scrutinyJul 01, 2017 6:00 am - Down payment assistance programs: will they result in more defaults? The answer to that question depends on whether or not the assistance weakens the role of down paymen...