Home and Garden
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Woman missed out on cicadas 17 years ago, so she brought 6,000 of them to her yardJun 18, 2024 11:45 am - Bettina Sailer has gone to areas where cicadas were plentiful and brought them back to her North Aurora home. She now has more than 6,000 of the insects in her yard.
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Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club’s Garden Walk set for July 19Jun 17, 2024 8:02 am - If you enjoy the outdoors, you’ll want to experience some of the area’s finest private gardens at the Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club's Annual Garden Walk, Friday, July 19.
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It’s complicated: Is homeowner responsible for unpaid subcontractors?Jun 14, 2024 11:00 am - A homeowner was surprised to receive notice of lien from a subcontractor after getting some work done on their house. How can this situation be prevented?
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Features to consider for relaxation-themed bathroom remodelJun 14, 2024 6:00 am - Take luxury and relaxation up a notch with these features for your next bathroom remodel.
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Home & garden calendar, June 17-24Jun 13, 2024 6:00 am - Garden walks, an iris art class, homeownership seminar, garden club meetings and more.
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Dense is best for hedges; here’s how to prune properlyJun 13, 2024 6:00 am - The flowers and veggies are planted; now it’s time to turn your attention to routine tasks, like pruning hedges.
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5 home improvements worth every pennyJun 13, 2024 6:00 am - If you’re looking to sell your home anytime in the next year or two, be selective in choosing which home renovation projects to do. Pick the ones that let you recoup as much money as possible. Here are some home upgrades can pay off.
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How to keep pests from destroying your garden
Jun 12, 2024 6:00 am - Climate changes have paved the way for some garden pests to take hold. How you can protect your garden.
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9 tips for finding quality furniture at a price you can live with
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Don’t water at night and other secrets to growing great basil