Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Before you start seeds indoors, make sure they're not dudsFeb 08, 2024 6:15 am - Just because the seeds you found tucked in the corner of a shelf are old doesn’t mean you should throw them away. Find out an easy way to test them and you may be abundantly rewarded at harvest time.
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Home & garden calendar Feb. 12-18Feb 08, 2024 6:15 am - Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event. Feb. 12 Garden...
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Give your living room a new vibeFeb 08, 2024 6:15 am - If your living room has seen better days, you may decide it's time to give the space a new vibe.
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Elgin home is a winner in the Chicago’s Finest Painted Ladies CompetitionFeb 06, 2024 9:38 pm - The Chicago Paint & Coatings Association in Bloomingdale announced the homes recognized for the 2023 “Chicago’s Finest Painted Ladies & Her Court” competition. This po...
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Relevancy is key when reviewing association rulesFeb 02, 2024 6:00 am - Q. Our homeowners’ association is about 15 years old. The board has appointed a commission to review and suggest updates to the rules that are about as old as the ass...
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Avoiding cold showers can be trickyFeb 01, 2024 6:15 am - Q: Our family has an ongoing problem with shower temperature. Whenever someone takes a shower, everyone else must avoid using the plumbing. Flushing a toilet, turning...
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Seller didn’t disclose shower drain problemFeb 01, 2024 6:15 am - A homeowner hired a home inspector who failed to identify a plumbing issue -- the shower in the basement had no drain connection.
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It’s the perfect time to prune — here’s howFeb 01, 2024 6:00 am - What’s a good winter project for gardeners? Pruning! In winter, you can clearly see structural problems in trees and shrubs when the leaves are gone, and you can prune mo...
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For a winter gardening project with a gourmet touch, try growing microgreensJan 31, 2024 6:15 am - Microgreens have been popping up as garnishes at high-end restaurants, but they’re more than just a gourmet trick of the trade. The 2-to-3-inch seedlings of edible plant...
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Turn your bedroom into a relaxing retreatJan 31, 2024 6:15 am - Bedrooms are more than places to lay our heads at the end of the day. Bedrooms serve different functions, and not all are conducive to relaxation. People who use their be...