Home and Garden
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Grow yourself a relaxing cup of teaJul 09, 2017 6:00 am - Gardeners choose plants for many reasons. Some make their selections on looks alone, while others choose plants to create a habitat for butterflies, bees and birds. Thos...
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Frequently asked questions about HECM reverse mortgagesJul 08, 2017 6:00 am - I frequently get questions from homeowners about HECM reverse mortgages, which is not surprising - HECMs are complicated and meet a wide variety of homeowner needs. Furt...
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How to get your start in real estateJul 08, 2017 6:00 am - Q. Is it possible to start a real estate career part time? I have a good office job, but meeting the bills would be much easier with more income, and I do like houses. A...
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CFPB cracks down on 'credit-repair' companiesJul 07, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - You've almost certainly seen or heard pitches for "credit repair" services promising to clean up your credit problems, reduce your debt, or even raise your ...
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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 ...