Articles filed under Home & Garden
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DIY exterior storm windowsMar 13, 2024 8:12 pm - DIY storm windows can help but are not a substitute for repairing or replacing existing leaky windows.
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Whole-house surge suppressor protects electronics, appliancesMar 13, 2024 8:03 pm - Whole-house surge protection is a good idea not just for electronics but also for modern appliances that have electronic components.
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Get gardening tips during virtual program WednesdayMar 13, 2024 11:04 am - Learn steps to plan and tend your vegetable garden in the next session of the Lake County Garden Learning Series at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 13. The Solid Waste Agency of...
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How to rent community garden plot in Hoffman EstatesMar 13, 2024 11:02 am - Hoffman Estates residents can rent plots in the village’s community gardens for $25, beginning Monday, April 1. There are two garden plot locations in town: north at Mumf...
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It's not what St. Patrick used, but today's three-leaved shamrock can make a nice houseplantMar 13, 2024 6:00 am - A three-leaved shamrock will reward you with pretty, white blossoms, and who knows, maybe a bit of good luck, too!
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Natives vs ‘nativar’: Do pollinators notice a difference?Mar 12, 2024 11:48 pm - ‘Nativars’ — crossbred or hybrid versions of native plants — are growing in popularity, but are they good for the birds, bees and butterflies who rely on native plants?
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Board ponders how to pay for maintaining dog areaMar 07, 2024 5:18 pm - Charging only dog owners a fee for maintaining the dog run area is not a simple thing, and one not yet settled by the courts.
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Trying to decipher an inspection reportMar 07, 2024 6:15 am - Buyers grow concerned over house sale after Inspector says roof is “near the end of its functional life.”
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Keep it clean: Best practices for bird feeding, birdbathsMar 07, 2024 6:00 am - Feeding and providing water for birds is a good thing, but keep the feeders clean and the heaters covered to protect birds from illness and injury.
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For Women's History Month, a look at some trailblazers in American gardening and horticultureMar 05, 2024 9:35 pm - Women have long been at the forefront of gardening, whether passing agricultural traditions from generation to generation, organizing garden clubs and beautification soci...