Home and Garden
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Perennials add drama to spring gardenMar 12, 2017 6:00 am - Gardeners are like kids in a candy store when local garden centers reopen in spring. What new perennials will we find to add drama to our gardens? This year offers a wea...
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Autumn-fruiting raspberries should be pruned to the groundMar 12, 2017 6:00 am - Raspberries can grow into a tangled mess and produce poorly if not pruned properly. Prune fall-fruiting raspberries (fruit between August and October) back to the ground...
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Owner discovers moisture problem under houseMar 12, 2017 6:00 am - Q. While doing some wiring under my house, I found a moisture problem that looks serious. The ground is muddy, and there are small puddles in various places. What concer...
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Condo owners have lots of thoughts on smoking issueMar 11, 2017 5:00 am - Lots of readers wrote in with suggestions for those condo owners whose balcony and apartment interior were spoiled by cigarette smoke from their downstairs neighbors. So...
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Planning for a comfortable future at 62Mar 11, 2017 5:00 am - Age 62 is a good time to take stock of where you are financially, and where you are going. You become eligible for Social Security at 62, though it may or may not be to ...
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Lenders could miss full credit picture under new policyMar 10, 2017 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - It could be a boon for some homebuyers - their credit scores will get a surprise boost - but worrisome for mortgage lenders, landlords and others who depend...
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'Learn from the Experts' program to focus on the life of sandhill cranesMar 07, 2017 10:00 pm - One hundred years ago, sandhill cranes were a rare sight in Kane County, but, thanks to improvements in conservation laws and habitat restoration, their populations have...
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Fairy gardens captivate imaginations of both kids and adults
Mar 07, 2017 6:00 am - A set of little wings. Ceramic fountains. Tiny versions of ornate cottages and brick walkways fit for the English countryside. These are just some of the whimsical decor...
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Learn benefits of native shrubs at CFC Community Education seriesMar 06, 2017 10:00 pm - "Native Shrubs as Habitat and Host Plants," the March program in Citizens for Conservation's 2017 Community Education program series, will focus on how indigenous creatu...
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The real deal: Find authentic antiques at Fox Valley showMar 06, 2017 10:00 pm - Whether you're a little bit nostalgic or a serious antique lover seeking that one item to complete your collection, the 60th Spring Fox Valley Antiques Show is the place...