Home and Garden
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Manufactured housing market has good and bad sidesJul 15, 2017 6:00 am - It has been more than 10 years since I last looked at the market for manufactured housing, my excuse being that nothing much had happened that justified another look. Bu...
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Tax overhaul plans in summertime slow motionJul 14, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - If you're a tax-savvy homeowner, buyer or investor, you might be wondering: Hey, what's going on with that big tax code overhaul bill the Trump administrati...
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Disclosure problems after escrow closingJul 14, 2017 6:00 am - Q. We sold our home about six months ago and are now worried about an undisclosed defect. Before selling the property, we did some remodeling work and installed a forced...
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What makes a plant a weed?Jul 13, 2017 11:00 pm - "Is that a good plant?" a woman asked me, pointing to a trailside flower during a nature walk. I paused and smiled. "I mean," she stuttered, sensing that the answer wa...
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Build your own garden border in under 4 hours for less than $200Jul 13, 2017 12:00 am - A garden border creates an eye-catching barrier between your garden and the rest of your outdoor living space. There are a variety of border designs to choose from; it ...
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Northern Kane County Wild Ones to offer garden tour July 22Jul 10, 2017 11:00 pm - On Saturday, July 22, members of the Northern Kane County Wild Ones will be offered a garden tour at Noel and April M. Williams home in Algonquin. Meet at 10 a.m. at the...
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Luxury finds function in compact appliancesJul 09, 2017 6:01 am - Small homes are expected to dominate some parts of the real estate market in the coming year, according to experts. Millennials are predicted to make up 33 percent of bu...
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Create outdoor living spaces for fun and functionJul 09, 2017 6:01 am - With warmer weather, everyone at one point or another desires to be poolside under an umbrella, or in a balcony or terrace on a chaise lounge with a refreshing beverage ...
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Determine the best mix of fertilizer for gardensJul 09, 2017 6:01 am - Q. Do I have to fertilize the plants in my garden during the summer? A. Why are we fertilizing? We must remember our main goal is to supplement the SOIL, not the plant. ...
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Family curious about hand-painted vaseJul 09, 2017 6:01 am - Q. I have enclosed a photo of a porcelain vase that has been in my family for over 50 years. The colors in the photo do not do it justice. It is decorated with a raised ...