Articles filed under Home & Garden
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The benefits of working with an interior designerJan 24, 2021 6:00 am - Home is where the heart is, and it's also where homeowners express their style. Though interior design may come naturally to some homeowners, many more can benefit from ...
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Fireplace love: How to update this cherished home focal pointJan 24, 2021 6:00 am - While the kitchen is often referred to as the "heart" of the home, the fireplace is referred to as the "hearth" of the home. In today's modern homes, a fireplace is not ...
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Time to get your seed trays readyJan 24, 2021 6:00 am - Start seeds for early spring annuals that require a long lead time before being planted in the garden. Follow directions on individual packets as to which types of seeds...
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Young trees need some dressing up for winter protectionJan 24, 2021 6:00 am - My young trees are decked out in their winter finery: arboreal attire, perfumes and cosmetics that will protect them through the winter. Insects and disease-causing fung...
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Burpee's new forecast identifies 'immunity' as a trendJan 24, 2021 6:00 am - WARMINSTER, Pa. — Burpee, a leader in home gardening, just launched the 2021 Burpee GardenCast, its first annual gardening trend forecast. Informed by cultural trends an...
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Creating curb appeal in the winter monthsJan 23, 2021 5:00 am - Creating curb appeal is important in real estate and can increase the value of a home by as much as 17%. But it can be challenging to achieve great curb appeal in the co...
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Variables to consider when choosing a media roomJan 22, 2021 6:00 am - The term “home theater” once made homeowners who love movies and sports dream of the day when they could dedicate a large area in their home to watching the big game or ...
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Elgin program offers rehab grants for historic propertiesJan 21, 2021 4:30 am - A grant program designed to help restore residences in Elgin's historic districts is accepting applications. The Elgin 2021 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant P...
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Extension to start 'Gardening in the Air' virtual lecture series Jan. 30Jan 20, 2021 10:00 pm - Sign up for "Gardening in the Air," a virtual 18-session series, on Saturdays, Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, co-hosted by University of Illinois Extension and Iowa State Universit...
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Naperville Park District receives Monarch AwardJan 18, 2021 10:00 pm - On Jan. 19, Naperville Park District was one of two agencies to be recognized by the DuPage Monarch Project for its commitment to protect the monarch butterfly. Napervi...