Lifestyle
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Getting to the root of sewer line problemsFeb 25, 2025 9:30 pm - Old clay sewer pipes are often plagued by invasive tree roots, causing repeated visits from a plumber to clear the line. Replacing the lines can be expensive, but there is a cost-savings solution.
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They dig, they pee, they trample. How to garden when you love both dogs and plants
Feb 25, 2025 9:04 pm - When planning a dog-friendly garden, use resilient grasses, dense planting, barriers to protect beds, designated digging areas, avoid toxic plants and chemicals, and provide ample water.
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Home & garden calendar, March 2-8Feb 25, 2025 7:23 pm - Garden club meetings, antique apple trees and more.
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BBB offers tips on navigating home shows and expos this winter seasonFeb 25, 2025 3:26 pm - As winter chills the air, homeowners eagerly anticipate the arrival of popular home shows and home expos at local convention centers. Proper preparation before attending can save you time and trouble, the Better Business Bureau says.
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Award-winning chicken wings restaurant coming to Carol StreamFeb 25, 2025 1:05 pm - Wing It On!, a dine-in or carryout chicken wing restaurant, is slated to open a Carol Stream location in March.
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Best Bets: ‘Fraggle Rock’ live, Monster Jam, Tom Segura, Ballet FolklóricoFeb 25, 2025 6:27 am - “Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock” tours to Waukegan’s Genesee Theatre, the Monster Jam roars back into Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, and the Music of the Baroque memorializes Christian martyrs in Handel’s “Theodora” in Skokie and Chicago.
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Blueberries bring fruity tartness to this streusel-topped German cake
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Channel Mediterranean sunshine with this skillet-braised chicken
Feb 25, 2025 5:52 am - In this one-pan dinner, chicken thighs are simmered in a fragrant, lemony tomato sauce, along with onion, fennel and olives. Serve over couscous or rice, or with crusty bread to sop up all the flavorful juices.
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12 wines under $25 to enjoy all winter long
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How to cook pork tenderloin for easy weeknight dinners