Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Gardening in gravel? Here’s why you’ll be glad you tried itMay 16, 2024 6:00 am - A gravel garden can save you time and water, even doing away with pesky weeds if installed properly.
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Is condo rule about renting to ‘nonfamily’ common?May 15, 2024 4:08 pm - A condominium association has a rule that an owner can only rent to a “nonfamily member” one time during ownership. Is this a common rule?
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The 3 essential kitchen knives every cook needsMay 14, 2024 11:03 am - The number of styles and types of kitchen knives for home cooks to choose from is enough to make your head spin. In reality, most people can get away with just three: a chef’s knife, a paring knife and a serrated knife.
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Air conditioning maintenanceMay 09, 2024 6:00 am - Regular maintenance is essential to keep your air conditioner working at its peak.
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How to know whether it’s time to start plantingMay 09, 2024 6:00 am - Is it time to plant yet? Gardeners new and experienced ask this every year — that’s because every year is different. Here’s how to make the best decision for your plants.
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Learn about effects of insects on ecosystems, food at MCC programMay 08, 2024 12:37 pm - Insects bite, sting, irritate, and can transmit disease — but they also pollinate flowers, contributing significantly to food production. Are they friends or foes?
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Aurora church concludes Wednesday Night Gatherings series May 15 with cookout, gamesMay 08, 2024 12:21 pm - AURORA, Ill., May 5, 2024--Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May st. in Aurora, will conclude its 2023-2024 Wednesday Night Gathering series on Wednesday, May 15. T...
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Wild Ones Kane County to host Native Plant Sale at Gray Willows FarmMay 03, 2024 10:03 pm - Wild Ones of Greater Kane County is partnering with Campton Township Parks and Open Space for the 12th annual native plant sale on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. ...
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‘A lot of purple’: May means Lilac Time in LombardMay 03, 2024 11:51 am - The history of how Lombard became a town of lilac lovers is as colorful as the park grounds during Lilac Time, a nearly monthlong celebration starting Saturday.
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Proceed cautiously when lawyers reach out after closingMay 03, 2024 6:00 am - How can this former condo owner prove he knew nothing about the assessment for a new roof?