Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Is it time to put your house on a strict 'diet'?Jan 17, 2021 6:01 am - Every year for the past 10 years, toward the beginning of the year, I try to tackle a column about living life lighter. Oh, I am not talking about weight or other New Ye...
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Check houseplants for pestsJan 17, 2021 6:00 am - Monitor houseplants for insect problems that often occur when plants become stressed. New houseplants or gift plants can also harbor pests. Carefully inspect them for pe...
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Lombard Garden Club offers $1,000 college scholarshipJan 15, 2021 10:00 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is accepting applications for the 2021 college scholarship. The club is offering a $1,000 college scholarship to a 2021 Lombard resident who is a...
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Webinar for private well ownersJan 13, 2021 12:00 am - A free webinar is offered to private well owners to help them learn how well systems work, how to maintain wells, and how to ensure the water is safe. "Well Care 101 - ...
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How to choose the right lighting inside your homeJan 10, 2021 6:00 am - Lighting in a home serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. It's easy to maneuver around a well-lit home, reducing the risk of slips and falls, and the right lighti...
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You can force bulbs to bloom indoors over winterJan 10, 2021 6:00 am - Paperwhite narcissus require a cage or a ring of raffia tied around them to keep them from flopping as they grow. If they were purchased as bulbs, you can grow them in a...
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Questions to determine if it's best to renovate on your ownJan 09, 2021 6:30 am - A do-it-yourself mentality has taken hold in millions of households across the globe. Popular television channels like HGTV and DIY Network as well as accessible home im...
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DIY strategies to deep-clean carpetingJan 09, 2021 6:00 am - What's underfoot in a home can go a long way toward making residences comfortable and aesthetically appealing. A study of homebuyer preferences using data from the Natio...
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Teens can sign up for youth service with Morton ArboretumJan 05, 2021 10:00 pm - The Morton Arboretum in Lisle offers a variety of youth service opportunities. While most volunteers are over the age of 21, there are options for teens and youth to con...
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Renovation trends that figure to be popular in the year aheadJan 03, 2021 6:00 am - Home renovation trends are ever-changing. Renovations that might have been de rigueur 20 years ago may seem dated now. Recognizing the potentially popular trends of tomo...