Home and Garden
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Outdoor 'fire features' are this year's must-haveJul 07, 2013 12:00 am - Water's cool, but now, fire's hot. Just as bubbling fountains became ubiquitous backyard accessories, outdoor fire features have become the newest must-have addition. “B...
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Contemporary, traditional looks coexistJul 06, 2013 1:00 am - “Mix and match” is the trend in furnishings today as homeowners gravitate toward the eclectic look. And after years of everyone choosing the dark espresso finishes, ligh...
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Summertime, and selling a home isn't easyJul 06, 2013 1:00 am - Jenn Carr Elmas and her husband, Ish Elmas, listed their Colonial-style home in Vienna, Va., recently and they're interested in selling it fast. But now it's summer, and...
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Herbs increasingly used in home canningJul 05, 2013 4:41 am - Culinary herbs are among the hottest trends in gardening. They also are popular among families who preserve fresh foods for later use. Nearly 70 percent of home canners ...
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Combating emerald ash borer will cost Bartlett $1.3MJul 02, 2013 11:00 pm - Bartlett officials said Tuesday that dry weather conditions last year quickened the decline of trees in the village infested by the emerald ash borer, resulting in the n...
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Master gardener’s fundraiserJul 01, 2013 10:35 am - Roti Mediterranean Grill hosts a Give Back Night with the University of Illinois Lake County Extension on Tuesday, July 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. During that time, 20 percent o...
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Geneva couple restores Curtis house, adds landscaping to matchJun 30, 2013 5:00 am - Homes that predate the Civil War are few and far between in Illinois. But, one such home, completely renovated and enhanced with modern conveniences, additional space an...
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Grubs can cause brown patchesJun 30, 2013 1:00 am - Grub problems vary from year to year and lawn to lawn. Grubs are the larvae of some kinds of beetles and feed on the roots of grass. The adult beetles lay their eggs in...
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Mushrooms help give lawn nutrients it needsJun 30, 2013 1:00 am - Q. Why do I have mushrooms growing in my lawn? A. Has all of the wet weather we have experienced recently caused you to see mushrooms in your lawn? Smile. Don’t frown! Y...
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Fruits may need thinning for growth, flavorJun 29, 2013 6:00 am - Fruit trees that were so full of blossoms this spring that they looked like giant snowballs foretell a heavy crop of fruit later this year. Too heavy. Too much, perhap...