Home and Garden
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Luckily for cooks and gardeners, some herbs come back year after year
May 30, 2024 6:00 am - With prices going up at the grocery store — and herbs are always a bit pricey — maybe this is the year you can experiment with growing your own herbs and spices.
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Tubular skylight an efficient way to bring in more natural lightMay 24, 2024 6:00 am - A skylight can bring in more natural light, but how can you choose between a standard rectangular or a tubular variety?
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How a board can change bylaws to update carpet requirementMay 24, 2024 6:00 am - Hardwood flooring in a condo violates the bylaws in a condo association. What’s a board to do?
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Home-insurance payouts are shrinking. Here’s how to prevent the worst.
May 23, 2024 9:09 pm - Millions of homeowners will find their policies failing to cover repairs and rebuilding just when they’re urgently needed, with tornado season under way and hurricane and wildfire season on the way.
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Home & garden calendar, May 27-June 1May 23, 2024 6:00 am - Plant sales, garden club meetings and more.
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5 ways to get better window treatments on a budget
May 22, 2024 10:55 pm - Design experts say there is no substitute for custom treatments tailored to fit your windows, but a few hacks can elevate off-the-shelf styles.
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Straw bales to the rescue when soil is suspect
May 22, 2024 4:00 pm - If your soil's no good or you don't have any, plant your garden in straw bales. Bonus: They are naturally “raised beds.”
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9 things to consider when shopping for a grill
May 22, 2024 4:00 pm - It’s officially grilling season. Here’s what you need to know if you’re upgrading or adding another grill for your outdoor cooking this summer.
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Tour 12 gardens, learn from experts at MCC garden walkMay 22, 2024 9:59 am - Experience a day of gorgeous gardens, education, and fun at Garden Walk 2024, presented by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and McHenry County College.
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Flowers aren’t the only way to add color to a garden. How to paint with foliage
May 16, 2024 6:00 am - Don’t stop at flowers when adding color to your landscape. Leaf-forward plants can outcompete those with colorful blossoms.