Home and Garden
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It's time to winterize your garden, toolsDec 11, 2015 5:00 am - Some winterizing tips to get you through the cold season: • Winterize your hybrid roses after there have been two to three hard freezes (temperatures in the teens), whic...
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Zestimate gets fresh competitionDec 11, 2015 3:00 am - WASHINGTON - Can a machine - even one loaded with sophisticated algorithms, cloud-computing technology and real estate market data - accurately estimate the value of you...
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Insurance company denies damage claimDec 11, 2015 2:00 am - Q. We bought our home a few months ago, and the seller repaired a few minor problems that were found by our home inspector. Everything seemed fine at first, but then we ...
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'Transfer' of mortgage won't hurt borrower's credit scoreDec 11, 2015 1:00 am - Many banks sell their mortgages to other financial institutions, but the transfer doesn't affect the borrower's credit score. Q. We have had our mortgage for five years,...
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U of I Extension honors Kane Master GardenersDec 10, 2015 10:00 pm - Volunteers have given 3,500 hours of service to communities in 2015
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6 tips to keep your house safe from holiday firesDec 10, 2015 10:00 pm - The Bartlett Fire Protection District will once again promote the "Keep the Wreath Red" program. "Keep the Wreath Red" is a holiday fire safety program designed to incr...
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Cracker Jack popping corn a dud, then and nowDec 10, 2015 5:01 am - Q. The enclosed photo is of the package containing "Cracker Jack Hot Air Popping Corn" that was sold at grocery stores. The jars are still sealed. "Cracker Jack" was own...
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Interior architecture done well catches the eyeDec 10, 2015 5:00 am - Interior architecture is the result of the construction of a building and the style of architecture used. It is also the determining element of what we, as viewers, perc...
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Finding a completely unique gift for home and gardenDec 10, 2015 5:00 am - Choosing gifts for someone else's home can be a bit tricky. Just because you love a piece of art doesn't mean everyone you want to surprise will. If you enjoy shopping,...
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Clear gutters are vital in winterDec 10, 2015 5:00 am - Every autumn, trees and shrubs take on their brilliant display of reds, oranges, purples and yellows that mark the end of the growing season. Fall foliage may make for i...