Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Consider growing some seeds for next year's gardenJun 14, 2020 7:00 am - Since the coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in interest in gardening, especially vegetable gardening, some seed companies are having trouble keeping up with demand...
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Mesh network better distributes Wi-Fi in your homeJun 13, 2020 6:00 am - Does your Netflix movie often freeze up due to bothersome buffering? Annoyed by how long it takes to email photos to family members? Does it feel like an eternity before...
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Constable: Teen, immigrant neighbor plant seeds of understanding in WinfieldJun 13, 2020 1:00 am - Our nation sometimes gets bogged down in looking at our differences, whether that's skin color, political affiliation, ethnicity, religion, native language, age, gender,...
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Outdoor automation helps manage your yardJun 12, 2020 7:00 am - Smart home technology doesn't have to be limited to the boundaries of your interior living space. Today, you can automate tasks and easily control key security and enter...
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Bloomingdale Park District teams up with garden club to make plant sale possibleJun 10, 2020 11:00 pm - The Bloomingdale Park District recently helped organizers with the Bloomingdale Garden Club to put on a modified version of its popular plant sale. Due to the stay-at-h...
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Sight of fringe tree stops neighbors when in bloomJun 07, 2020 7:00 am - When my fringe tree is in bloom — its snow-white flowers hanging in a 6- to 8-inch long “fringe” from the branches — it makes neighbors stop and ask about this beautiful...
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Are you ready for a mini makeover?Jun 07, 2020 7:00 am - So, after months of adhering to strict quarantine standards, by now, you've probably spent more time in your home than you have in years. This has probably given you tim...
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Wet spring could negatively impact hostasJun 07, 2020 7:00 am - Some hostas are being affected by anthracnose, which is a disease of minor concern. The anthracnose fungi cause large, irregular white to tan spots with dark margins on ...
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There are alternatives to the traditional screen doorJun 06, 2020 6:00 am - Q: We want ventilation during mild weather and more light from our front door but don't like the appearance of screen doors. What are other options to add screening to t...
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'Grandmillennial' style provides relief from stressJun 05, 2020 7:00 am - Justina Uram-Mubangu, a lawyer, wife and mother of a toddler, is like many of us right now, living and working at home, trying to stay safe and balance it all. What keep...