Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Agent disinterested after the closeJun 11, 2023 7:00 am - Q: When I purchased my house, the home inspector listed a number of items that needed repair, including problems with bathroom plumbing, electrical outlets, yard drains ...
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Make your patio, flower beds pop!Jun 11, 2023 6:00 am - When planting a container, mix different heights of plants for a layered effect. Try something different from the typical tall plant in the center with a ring of shorter...
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Kits made to add screens over front, patio door openingsJun 09, 2023 7:00 am - Q: I don't like the appearance of a screen door over my front door, but want ventilation and light from it. What options are there other than a screen door? A: Bringing ...
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Solar Switch program can provide volume discounts on electricityJun 09, 2023 1:00 am - A utility watchdog has partnered with collar counties and nonprofit advocates to educate consumers on how they can install solar panels at deep discounts and save hundre...
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Learn about 'Protecting Dark Skies' at Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners meetingJun 07, 2023 11:00 pm - Open your eyes and hearts to the joys of the night! The next Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners meeting on Tuesday, June 20, will feature "Protecting Dark Skies." As a delega...
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Record gift to Chicago Botanic Garden a boon for plant science, conservation, trainingJun 07, 2023 1:00 am - A major contribution will help the Chicago Botanic Garden study and conserve sensitive plant species, aiming to increase their numbers to reintroduce them to their habit...
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Downers Grove Garden Walk returns for 17th year July 15Jun 06, 2023 11:00 pm - The 17th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk will be Saturday, July 15. The fundraiser benefits the Bridge Board of the First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove, whic...
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Downtown Naperville tulip event this weekJun 05, 2023 1:00 am - The annual Downtown Naperville Tulip Bulb Pickup event is slated for Friday, June 9. Free tulip bulbs will be available while supplies last from 8 to 10 a.m. at 55 S. M...
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Do new homes really need a home inspection?Jun 04, 2023 7:00 am - Q: You often recommend home inspections for newly built homes, but in my case, this has proved to be unnecessary. Since buying my home about six months ago, I've had two...
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Tips for growing herbs (you don't even need a garden)Jun 04, 2023 7:00 am - Culinary herbs are among the easiest plants you can grow. They only need sunlight, water and well-draining soil with a neutral pH. You don't even need a garden. Many her...