Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Dundee Township Lions host mums saleSep 24, 2023 11:00 pm - It's not too late to order your mums for the fall from the Dundee Township Lions Club. Beautify your yard and at the same time your donating to those in need. The dead...
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Late summer is the time for annuals to shineSep 24, 2023 7:00 am - Summer annuals are the champions of the late-season garden. Perennials are the majority residents in my flower gardens, and each year, I welcome the reliable, repeat per...
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Gardeners have plenty of tasks to complete by winterSep 24, 2023 6:00 am - Plants that prefer acidic soil conditions, such as rhododendrons and azaleas, can benefit from an application of granular sulfur to the soil in fall. If your blue hydran...
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New home inspector longs for experienceSep 24, 2023 6:00 am - Q: Your column often advises people to find the most experienced home inspector possible. That's great advice for homebuyers but creates a problem for those of us who ar...
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Over 100 solar installations across the state featured in 2023 Illinois Solar Tour Sept. 30Sep 22, 2023 11:00 pm - Wendy Vernon's home in Carol Stream will be featured among over 100 solar homes, businesses, and nonprofits across the state participating in the 2023 Illinois Solar Tou...
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Pottawatomie Garden Club getting ready for fallSep 21, 2023 11:00 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club planted fall flowers in downtown St. Charles on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The next monthly meeting will be Monday, Sept. 25, at the Baker Memoria...
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Rust-Oleum unveils its 2024 wall paint color of the yearSep 20, 2023 1:00 am - VERNON HILLS - Rust-Oleum on Tuesday announced its 2024 Zinsser SmartCoat wall paint color of the year, Chocolate Cherry. The color, No. SC152, is a hue that infuses spa...
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EarthPaint marks 10 years with rare Halloween decoration giveawaySep 18, 2023 11:00 pm - EarthPaint is helping homeowners get a hold of rare Halloween yard decorations as spooky season arrives. "We've always been about upgrading environments, whether it's th...
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Bargain home inspectors are no bargainSep 17, 2023 6:00 am - Q: When we bought our home, the Realtor recommended a particular home inspector because, as she put it, "He doesn't charge as much as the others." At the time, we though...
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Time to display fall flower arrangementsSep 17, 2023 6:00 am - Early-season mums are now available in garden centers. If you plan to plant them in a shady location, look for plants that have the flowers partially open. Otherwise, tr...