Home and Garden
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Triangular pediment design is almost eternal
Oct 18, 2020 7:00 AM - Pediments are probably the most recognizable architectural form alongside the column. This triangular-shaped, gable end of a roof structure is also used in furniture design. -
What to do to prepare your garden for winter
Oct 18, 2020 6:00 AM - A gardener's work is never truly done, and the work to make gardens stun in the spring actually begins during the preceding fall. -
Surprising things renters insurance covers -- and leaves out
Oct 18, 2020 6:10 AM - Like any other insurance policy, renters insurance has exclusions, and knowing about them ahead of time can help you avoid unexpected bills in a disaster.
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What goes around should be going down
Oct 18, 2020 7:00 AM - Q: Until recently, our toilet was working fine. But lately we can't get it to flush, even with very little paper in it.
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Pumpkin Smash set for Nov. 7 at Naperville garden plots
Oct 17, 2020 12:01 AM - Naperville Park District will host the annual Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Ron Ory Community garden plots. In 2019, more than 5,000 pounds of pumpkins were composted and kept out of the landfill. -
Daffodils are one of the best bulbs to plant for our area
Oct 17, 2020 7:00 AM - If you are planting bulbs for next spring, keep in mind that daffodils are one of the hardiest, most adaptable and pest-resistant bulbs for Chicago-area gardeners. They naturalize beautifully and are available in many sizes and bloom times. -
Updated name, floor plan better reflect Geneva store's focus
Oct 16, 2020 6:00 AM - Geneva's iconic Strawflower Shop is changing its name to Geneva Design House by Strawflower, as well as updating its floor plan, a move the owners say better reflects the business's focus on home decor and design.
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'Midnight on Morton': Batavia Halloween house collects donations for Huntley animal shelter
Oct 15, 2020 6:28 AM - "Halloween is so much fun for us," says Zachary Sage. "We want to see all the smiles on the kids' faces." Zachary and Andrea Sage, proprietors of the "Midnight on Morton" house in Batavia, have been elaborately decorating their yard for Halloween for several years. This is the second year they're asking for donations for Animal House Shelter in Huntley. -
St. Charles Park District earns award for natural land preservation
Oct 15, 2020 7:16 PM - While it's the recreation that often gets the spotlight the St. Charles Park District recently earned accolades for its conservation and care for open lands. The St. Charles Park District's was awarded the Best Green Practices Award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts. -
Mount Prospect Historical Society cancels annual Holiday HousewalkOct 13, 2020 2:09 PM - The Mount Prospect Historical Society board of directors has chosen to cancel its 33rd annual Holiday Housewalk for December 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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