Home and Garden
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There are more choices than pansies for spring containersApr 02, 2017 6:00 am - It's that time again - time to plant our spring containers. Most exciting of all our seasonal plantings, they deliver badly needed color even if we can't plant in the ga...
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Keep bulbs inside until danger of frost has passedApr 02, 2017 6:00 am - Get a head start on summer-blooming bulbs and tubers by starting them indoors in a moist, soilless mix. Plant caladium, colocasia (elephant ears), begonia, tuberhybrida...
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Wrong color for electrical conduit is a big dealApr 02, 2017 6:00 am - Q. I just laid an underground power line to my backyard workshop, and I ran the wires in white PVC pipe. The building inspector says I should have used gray PVC pipe, an...
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How to start in real estateApr 01, 2017 6:00 am - Q. Since assisting my sister with the sale of her house, I find the idea of selling homes and preparing homes for sale interesting. I contacted the state and got a list ...
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Which HECM reverse mortgage best meets your needs?Apr 01, 2017 6:00 am - Among the challenges faced by seniors considering a HECM reverse mortgage is deciding which HECM best meets their needs. There are both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate ve...
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Credit bureau settlement shines light on scoresMar 31, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - When is your "credit score" irrelevant in buying a house or refinancing a mortgage? A new federal legal settlement with a major credit bureau has the answer...
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Landscaping with native plantsMar 31, 2017 1:00 am - Learn how to landscape with native trees and shrubs from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Stacy Iwa...
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Experience robots in action at 2017 4-H Showcase April 8Mar 28, 2017 11:00 pm - Dig in to the world of robotics by watching more than 20 middle-school teams showcase their programming and design skills at the fifth annual 4-H Robotics Showcase event...
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Easter lillies ready to bloom for the holidayMar 28, 2017 1:00 am - Leider Greenhouses in Buffalo Grove was full of lillies ready to bloom Tuesday as workers graded and separated them in preparation for the Easter season, when more than ...
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Getting ready for spring use of outdoor spacesMar 26, 2017 6:01 am - Want to shake the winter doldrums? With rain and snow sticking around, anticipating how you might invigorate outdoor areas for warmer weather could be good for both your...