Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Should home's foundation vents be closed?Jan 29, 2023 5:00 am - Q: I'm confused about foundation vents and whether to open or close them in winter. Some articles say you should keep them open to minimize moisture condensation under a...
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Pretty but toxic: Watch toddlers around these houseplantsJan 28, 2023 6:00 am - When visiting friends or family who have both houseplants and young children, I've been compared to "Aunt Bonnie" from the Geico commercial "Aunt Infestation." In it, a ...
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Geneva's RJA Design Interiors mixes modern, traditional for a 'quirky and deliberate' aestheticJan 27, 2023 5:00 am - As a collector of unique furniture and art pieces, Richard Abrahamson is grateful he has a 5,000-square-foot warehouse near Northwestern Delnor Hospital in Geneva to sto...
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Backyard Garden Club of Dundee Township offers scholarshipJan 26, 2023 10:00 pm - The Backyard Garden Club of Dundee Township is offering up to a $2,000 scholarship for the 2023-24 school year. The students that are applying for this scholarship shou...
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Should you worry about lichens, moss, algae on trees?Jan 22, 2023 6:00 am - Now that deciduous trees are bare, trunks and branches have taken center stage, and you might be noticing nuances and irregularities that evaded your attention over the ...
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Warm winter can cause plants to bloom earlyJan 22, 2023 6:00 am - Recent warm weather has resulted in some plants, such as iris, showing some green growth, with some buds swelling on trees and shrubs. Extended periods of warm weather i...
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Know the scope and limits of home inspectionJan 22, 2023 6:00 am - Q: What exactly are home inspectors required to inspect, and what are they not required to inspect? It seems some inspectors include decks, pools and spas, while others ...
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Quick and easy ways to give your kitchen a new lookJan 20, 2023 6:00 am - Installing under-cabinet lighting beneath your kitchen cabinets is an inexpensive way to give this room a new look. Kitchens are often described as the busiest rooms in ...
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Roselle Park District Garden Club taking scholarship applicationsJan 15, 2023 10:00 pm - The Roselle Park District Garden Club is dedicated to educating members about gardening, as well as promoting the preservation of native plants, trees, and flowers. The...
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Permit peril: Will new owners have to restore converted garage bedroom to original use?Jan 14, 2023 6:00 am - Q: We received a notice from our local building department informing us that our garage was converted to a bedroom without a building permit. The conversion was actually...