Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Winging it: The cicada party has started — here’s how to cope with a natural miracleMay 20, 2024 6:54 pm - It’s … time. After months of expectation and a few teasers, the great periodical cicada emergence of 2024 is upon us. “We’re definitely in the beginning of the throes of ...
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Lisle’s Garden Gait returns for 22nd year featuring five private gardens and a public parkMay 20, 2024 5:23 pm - The Lisle Woman’s Club is hosting its 22nd annual Garden Gait on Sunday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The garden walk will highlight five private gardens and one publi...
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West Chicago Blooming Fest returns this weekendMay 17, 2024 7:01 am - West Chicago’s annual Blooming Fest has grown into a gardener’s playground. It’s the main event of a downtown spring festival celebrating the start of the growing season.
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A home’s heating system should be thoroughly checked by a home inspector, even in the summer.May 13, 2024 6:31 pm - Q: When I purchased my home, it was the middle of summer and very hot, so my home inspector did not test the forced air furnace. Months later, when the cold weather a...
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Gardening in gravel? Here’s why you’ll be glad you tried itMay 13, 2024 10:28 pm - A gravel garden can save you time and water, even doing away with pesky weeds if installed properly.
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How to turn a supermarket bouquet into a lusher, more personalized flower arrangementMay 13, 2024 5:44 pm - With a bit of imagination and creativity, you can transform a simple, low-cost bouquet into a stunning floral arrangement.
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Spring fever for plantingMay 13, 2024 4:23 pm - After a few weeks of mild weather, spring-hungry Chicagoans think about planting.
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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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The 3 essential kitchen knives every cook needsMay 14, 2024 11:03 am - The number of styles and types of kitchen knives for home cooks to choose from is enough to make your head spin. In reality, most people can get away with just three: a chef’s knife, a paring knife and a serrated knife.
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How to know whether it’s time to start plantingMay 07, 2024 11:56 pm - Is it time to plant yet? Gardeners new and experienced ask this every year — that’s because every year is different. Here’s how to make the best decision for your plants.
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