Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Put your roses to bed after several hard freezesNov 26, 2024 6:31 pm - Winterize your hybrid roses after there have been two to three hard freezes.
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Radon: Is there an affordable cure?Nov 26, 2024 6:13 pm - Radon mitigation, in most cases, is a fairly simple process for a qualified contractor, and is usually not terribly expensive.
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Holiday decorating easy as 1-2-3Nov 26, 2024 6:07 pm - There are a number of ways for homeowners to utilize their homes to showcase their holiday spirit during this special time of year.
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Cook Co. Treasurer welcomes visitors to celebration of ‘Christmas Trees from Around the World’Nov 26, 2024 9:50 am - For the 21st year, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is celebrating ethnic holiday traditions of nearly 100 different nationalities at the “Christmas Trees from Around the World” display at her office.
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Owner can record open portion of board meetingNov 21, 2024 6:30 pm - Unit owners are allowed to video record meetings, so a board should set rules for this to minimize disruptions and safety concerns.
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Manufactured fire logs burn cleaner but cost more than woodNov 21, 2024 3:21 pm - If you’re thinking of sitting in front of a cozy fire in the fireplace this season, you might want to consider fire log options. Burning real wood can release ash and smoke into your home, while manufactured options using coffee grounds or sawdust burn cleaner.
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Make your holiday wreath pop with your personal touchNov 21, 2024 5:45 am - Holiday wreaths are often made of natural materials. It’s creative and impressive to make your own wreath, which may be less expensive and will be more meaningful than a commercially made product.
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Stick to your holiday budget this yearNov 20, 2024 3:05 pm - Santa may not need to tighten his belt, but many Americans feel the need. But that’s OK, you can still celebrate the season in grand spirits even though you aim to cut costs.
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Natural materials make easy, beautiful holiday displaysNov 20, 2024 12:30 am - Now is a good time to prepare your garden for winter and set up seasonal displays.
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House inspector banned by seller’s agentsNov 19, 2024 11:38 pm - The seller’s agent is refusing to work with the buyer’s choice of home inspector. Is that legal?