Articles filed under Home & Garden
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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...
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Take advantage of nice falls days to improve your gardenNov 13, 2022 6:00 am - Disconnect garden hoses from outdoor spigots and faucets as night temperatures begin to drop below freezing. Reconnect hoses to water new plants or plants in containers ...
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Kicked to the curb? Mums are perennials you can hold ontoNov 12, 2022 6:00 am - Signs of autumn are most apparent in colder climates, where fall foliage sets the landscape ablaze. But regardless of your location, chances are there's one familiar sea...
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Chicago Paint & Coatings Association announces winners of 2022 Chicago's Finest Painted Ladies CompetitionNov 08, 2022 10:00 pm - "Chicago's Finest Painted Ladies & Her Court" competition, sponsored by the Chicago Paint & Coatings Association in Bloomingdale, is pleased to announce its 2022 winners...
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Time to put up your pots - and other plant containersNov 06, 2022 7:00 am - Terra cotta containers are best stored out of the elements for winter. When plants in these containers are finished for the year, dump out the growing medium and store t...
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Is the living room due for a rebound?Nov 06, 2022 7:00 am - They say you'll spend one-third of your life - 90,000 hours, give or take - at work, which typically means an office or location away from home. But over the past few ye...
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Business for a Better World: Showalter Roofing Service, Inc.Nov 03, 2022 1:00 am - Showalter Roofing Service, Inc. 25W048 Ramm Drive. Naperville, IL 60564 (630) 499-7700 www.showalterroofing.com Industry: Roofing Number of employees: 60 An intervi...
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Agents said home inspection 'unnecessary'Oct 28, 2022 5:00 am - Q: I need to know if home inspections are advisable for condominiums. Home inspection is listed as an option in my purchase contract, but my Realtor and the listing agen...
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Builder won't give attic mold warrantyOct 23, 2022 7:00 am - Q: Our new home is currently being built, and we were worried about mold on the roof rafters. When we pointed this out to the builder, he had the wooden surfaces profess...