Home and Garden
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Spring fever for plantingMay 16, 2024 6:00 am - After a few weeks of mild weather, spring-hungry Chicagoans think about planting.
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How to turn a supermarket bouquet into a lusher, more personalized flower arrangement
May 16, 2024 6:00 am - With a bit of imagination and creativity, you can transform a simple, low-cost bouquet into a stunning floral arrangement.
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Gardening in gravel? Here’s why you’ll be glad you tried it
May 16, 2024 6:00 am - A gravel garden can save you time and water, even doing away with pesky weeds if installed properly.
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Home & garden calendar, May 19-25May 16, 2024 5:30 am - Plant sales, garden club meetings and more.
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Is condo rule about renting to ‘nonfamily’ common?May 15, 2024 4:08 pm - A condominium association has a rule that an owner can only rent to a “nonfamily member” one time during ownership. Is this a common rule?
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Spring clean your pantry by making these quick meals
May 14, 2024 11:00 am - It’s officially spring, and with that comes the urge to declutter and start fresh. While busy clearing out your closets, don’t forget to consider the pantry, where food often gets shoved to the back and forgotten.
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Retirees: Is it time to downsize, even in this real estate market?
May 13, 2024 6:15 am - Your home is your sanctuary, but it’s also one of your biggest budget items. And after you retire, it may feel like more house than you need. But in this housing market, ...
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Making cut flowers last well beyond Mother’s DayMay 09, 2024 6:00 am - There’s nothing quite like receiving a fresh bouquet of cut flowers. With proper preparation and care, you can greatly increase the life span of your bouquets.
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Air conditioning maintenanceMay 09, 2024 6:00 am - Regular maintenance is essential to keep your air conditioner working at its peak.
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Home & garden calendar, May 12-18May 09, 2024 6:00 am - Plant sales, garden club meetings and more.