Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Now is a good time to remove easy-to-spot invasive buckthornOct 25, 2020 7:00 am - After a killing frost, remove dead plant debris from annual and vegetable beds. Sanitation is especially important if you have had disease problems in your planting beds...
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Couple has been cooped up because of COVIDOct 25, 2020 7:00 am - We have such garbage furniture and being seniors with extensive medical expenses, we simply cannot replace the furniture. We painted the room hoping to brighten it up bu...
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Family desires more comfortable furniture for relaxing lifestyleOct 25, 2020 7:00 am - We would love comfy furniture to relax in as this and the kitchen are where we live. Sunday dinners are scattered! Design by O'Reilly's Furniture and Amish Gallery ...
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Go big and go home: How to do maximalism rightOct 24, 2020 6:00 am - The clean-lined, subdued-color aesthetic of minimalism has dominated the design scene in recent years, and although that contemporary look is still widely popular, maxim...
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Triangular pediment design is almost eternalOct 18, 2020 7:00 am - Pediments are probably the most recognizable architectural form alongside the column. Throughout history, they have crowned all types of buildings, from ancient Greek an...
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What to do to prepare your garden for winterOct 18, 2020 6:00 am - Gardens provide an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In fact, many gardening enthusiasts typically cannot wait for the spring thaw so they can ...
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Daffodils are one of the best bulbs to plant for our areaOct 17, 2020 7:00 am - If you are planting bulbs for next spring, keep in mind that daffodils are one of the hardiest, most adaptable and pest-resistant bulbs for Chicago-area gardeners. They ...
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Pumpkin Smash set for Nov. 7 at Naperville garden plotsOct 16, 2020 11:00 pm - Gardeners at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots this summer enjoyed an abundant harvest of tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables that thrive in the sunshine. As the gar...
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Updated name, floor plan better reflect Geneva store's focusOct 16, 2020 6:00 am - Strawflower Shop has been part of the Geneva retail landscape since the early 1970s, and its iconic clock tower stands out in such a way that it should be included in an...
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'Midnight on Morton': Batavia Halloween house collects donations for Huntley animal shelterOct 15, 2020 6:00 am - People are drawn to the house by an unseen force, a feeling from within that cannot be denied. They walk quietly, single file on the narrow sidewalk, eyes focused on th...