Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Home and garden calendar April 28- May 4Apr 25, 2024 6:00 am - Garden club meetings, plant sales and more.
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How to keep the blooming party going in your gardenApr 25, 2024 6:00 am - Take photos of your bulb displays throughout the season to track areas that need new bulbs in the fall.
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How renovations will help protect Danada House’s history while safeguarding its futureApr 22, 2024 10:35 am - Nearly 60 years after their racehorse won the Kentucky Derby, the Dan and Ada Rice home is undergoing extensive renovations, and a series of surrounding gardens will be revitalized on the grounds of the couple's former estate near Wheaton.
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Why do cracks in my driveway keep reappearing, and how do I fix them?Apr 19, 2024 6:00 am - How can homeowners seal their driveway to prevent cracks from appearing?
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Truly inspiring: Some nifty new gadgets foodies will want to get their hands onApr 18, 2024 11:54 am - Every year, Penny Kazmier looks forward to The Inspired Home Show, to see trends coming our way, along with everything from pepper mills and cast iron pans to home pizza ovens and the latest in dessert decorating and displays. Here are some items she thought worthy of highlighting.
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Inspector makes negligent disclosuresApr 18, 2024 6:15 am - Inspector appears to have failed at water leak assessment and may be liable for part of repairs.
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Cut utility bills with DIY solar water heaterApr 18, 2024 6:00 am - A simple batch solar water heater system warms water passively before it enters a powered water heater.
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8 ways to personalize your rental — and get your deposit backApr 18, 2024 6:00 am - Making cosmetic upgrades, even if you’re renting, can help you feel excited about your living space.
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Check for winter burn on evergreensApr 18, 2024 6:00 am - Spring means adding color to your garden — and don’t forget to check for winter damage to evergreens.
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Kane Forest Preserve Foundation hosts native plant sale April 27Apr 15, 2024 11:33 pm - The Kane Forest Preserve Foundation announces the return of its Native Plant Sale, aimed at promoting biodiversity, supporting local ecosystems, and fostering sustainabl...