Home and Garden
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As april 15 approaches, real estate tax questions start rolling inMar 18, 2016 1:00 am - Moving expenses, insurance premiums and identity theft are on some readers' minds as the tax-filing deadline fast approaches. Q. I'm about to move to Florida to take a n...
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Seller overwhelmed by picky home inspectionMar 18, 2016 1:00 am - Q. Before listing my home, I hired a home inspector to make sure everything was OK, and I repaired the few problems he found. Now I've got a report from the buyers' home...
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Don't expect realty agents to answer loaded questionsMar 18, 2016 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - They are the radioactive questions in home real estate, yet many buyers seem to have no idea about their sensitivity. So they ask their realty agents: • Is ...
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St. Charles free seed library offers 400 varietiesMar 15, 2016 1:00 am - The seed library that sprouted last year at the St. Charles Public Library continues to grow and blossom, pardon the puns. In a chest atop a counter near the information...
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Warm winter month forces flower bulbs into actionMar 13, 2016 7:27 am - During unseasonably warm periods, early bulbs might sprout prematurely, especially those planted with a southern exposure, close to a house or garage. The Chicago Botani...
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Easy steps to grow your own tomatoes from seedsMar 13, 2016 7:24 am - Planting tomatoes from seed has some advantages. There is a larger selection of varieties, seeds are considerably less expensive than plants and it is very rewarding to ...
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Find spring now at the Chicago Flower & Garden ShowMar 13, 2016 7:23 am - Most gardeners are ready to get a jump-start on the joy of spring, with its vibrant florals, their sweet scents, and the soothing sounds of flowing garden fountains. And...
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Sunday picks: Bulls Fan Fest, Aries SpearsMar 13, 2016 7:12 am - Seeing red Meet up with past Chicago Bulls players, Benny the Bull, members of the Luvabulls and more at the free Bulls Fan Fest on Sunday at the Sears Centre Arena...
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Classic blue and white accessories are right at homeMar 13, 2016 7:01 am - Blue and white vases are classic accessories that exude a certain panache in any decor. While many countries claim this timeless combination of color for china, pottery ...
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Puppy love Hummel figurine is family treasureMar 13, 2016 7:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a porcelain Hummel figurine that was my mother's. She was born in Germany, and when she went back to visit her family her sister gave her the f...