Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Stay on top of the latest bathroom remodeling trendsDec 02, 2022 6:00 am - Next to the kitchen, arguably the most important room in your home is also the most private and prized: the bathroom, where nature's necessities and hygiene are handled ...
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The fire-building basics with homemade fire startersDec 02, 2022 6:00 am - Q: I have a nice wood-burning fireplace, but it is difficult to get a good fire started. Do you have any tips to help me so the room does not fill with smoke as it start...
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Tidy up the garden for winterNov 27, 2022 6:00 am - Shredded leaves make good mulch for your garden beds. You can rent or purchase a shredder for the leaves and other small garden debris. These shredders tend to be noisy ...
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Mount Prospect Historical Society welcomes Holiday Housewalk guests for the 34th yearNov 24, 2022 10:00 pm - The Mount Prospect Historical Society will hold its 34th annual Holiday Housewalk on Friday, Dec. 2, this year showcasing a portion of two neighborhoods — Arthur T. McIn...
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Recycled paint takes off in Northwest suburbsNov 20, 2022 10:00 pm - Those paint cans stacked up in your basement or garage? Don't toss them in the trash. That's the simple message from EarthPaint, a Chicago-area nonprofit that's been rec...
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Create a bulb display for your deck or patioNov 20, 2022 6:00 am - For a unique bulb display in spring, plant bulbs in containers. Plant the bulbs in layers in the container to create a dramatic display. Keep the containers in an unheat...
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Fireplace flaws should have been reportedNov 20, 2022 5:00 am - Q: We have an old deteriorated fireplace in a 1914 home. There are holes in the mortar, smoke stains on the mantle, numerous cracks in the exterior stucco, and the chimn...
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Fall's the best time to prep garden soil for new plantsNov 19, 2022 6:00 am - If you're planning a new bed for perennials, ground covers, shrubs or trees to plant next spring, the path to success starts with a good foundation. It's easier to impro...
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Algonquin Garden Club donates $2,000 to Friends of Dundee Natural AreasNov 16, 2022 10:00 pm - On Oct. 27, the Algonquin Garden Club presented a $2,000 check to the newly formed Friends of Dundee Natural Areas. It is an affiliate of The Conservation Foundation, l...
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Finding small spaces at home to call your ownNov 13, 2022 6:00 am - It's not a "she shed" or a "man cave." More of a "me space." It might be a little nook beside a stairway. Or along a wall with a nice window. An enclosed balcony. A base...