Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Lombard Garden Club hosts talk on helping bees, butterfliesFeb 03, 2026 5:17 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is hosting a presentation on "Bee an Advocate for Nature" by Bruce Blake on Feb. 20.
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A guide to surviving lengthy home renovationsFeb 03, 2026 4:28 pm - Homeowners about to embark on lengthy renovation projects can embrace these tips to come through on the other side relatively unscathed.
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The chairs from that viral photo of the Bidens and Carters? They sold for $11K.Feb 03, 2026 3:31 pm - Christie's auction house sold a pair of armchairs that once furnished the Georgia home of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter for $10,795.
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How to create a calming 'nature nook' with indoor plants. Advice from Hilton CarterFeb 03, 2026 2:53 pm - Have you dreamed of creating a calm and cozy spot at home to relax and recharge, but don’t think you can spare the space?
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Winter is pruning season: How to trim overgrown woody shrubsFeb 03, 2026 10:18 am - The winter dormant season is a great time to prune trees and shrubs.
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Homeowner uncertain about vinyl sidingFeb 02, 2026 6:15 am - The plywood siding on our house is rotted in many places. We're planning to install vinyl siding over it, but we've got some questions that need answers before we go ahead.
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Embrace nature’s snowy season with Illinois Extension ‘Four Seasons’ winter webinarsJan 29, 2026 2:02 pm - The "Four Seasons Gardening" webinar series offers nature-inspired activities and gardening tips for the winter season.
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Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangersJan 27, 2026 5:17 pm - There are multiple ways people can prepare themselves to avoid winter weather hazards and keep themselves safe.
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Bring the desert’s warmth indoors this winter with big, bold succulentsJan 27, 2026 4:59 pm - Plant lovers can make a bold statement indoors with colorful succulents, which come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors.
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To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yardJan 27, 2026 4:13 pm - Rock salt is the cheapest and most commonly used product for melting ice and snow. But it's not great for the environment and it's not the most effective option out there.