Home and Garden
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Just-introduced annuals and perennials add something new to the garden
Mar 21, 2024 6:00 am - 2024 brings new annuals and perennials that will make any plant lover bloom from ear to ear. These are some of the standouts.
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Early registration for McHenry County Gardenfest closes March 29Mar 20, 2024 12:28 pm - Explore the latest gardening trends, techniques, and tools at McHenry County Gardenfest, a daylong series of seminars and workshops for gardeners of every skill level.
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Less money, less house: How market forces are reshaping the American home
Mar 19, 2024 10:38 am - The new American home is shrinking.After years of prioritizing large homes, the nation’s biggest and most powerful homebuilders are finally building more smaller ones, driving a shift toward more affordable housing.
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Board members should avoid being indecisiveMar 15, 2024 6:00 am - Good association board members should avoid indecisiveness and “paralysis by analysis.”
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Home & garden calendar March 17-22Mar 14, 2024 8:29 pm - Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event. March 17 Nort...
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Early bloomers should be fine but keep mulch, leaves for nowMar 14, 2024 6:00 am - It’s an exciting time for gardeners, many of whom are starting seeds indoors. Outdoors, focus on dormant pruning and cutting back perennials for now.
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Like food, fashion and more, home decorating has a seat on the 'slow' train
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DIY exterior storm windowsMar 13, 2024 8:12 pm - DIY storm windows can help but are not a substitute for repairing or replacing existing leaky windows.
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Whole-house surge suppressor protects electronics, appliancesMar 13, 2024 8:03 pm - Whole-house surge protection is a good idea not just for electronics but also for modern appliances that have electronic components.
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It's not what St. Patrick used, but today's three-leaved shamrock can make a nice houseplantMar 13, 2024 6:00 am - A three-leaved shamrock will reward you with pretty, white blossoms, and who knows, maybe a bit of good luck, too!