Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Smart devices are transforming the bathroom experienceMar 07, 2020 6:00 am - One of the last places you might expect to talk to Alexa is the bathroom. And yet this most private of rooms is becoming smarter, with everything from voice-activated mi...
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How to select an quiet, efficient dishwasherMar 07, 2020 5:00 am - Q: My old dishwasher is noisy and has only two cleaning cycles. Which options and features are important when selecting a modern, more efficient dishwasher? A: Today, ev...
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Daily Herald, Garage Store contest kicks off for 2020Mar 06, 2020 6:00 am - Drive down the street of your average neighborhood, gazing into garages as you pass and you will likely see that even those that are able to accommodate a car or two are...
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Learn more about preserving your harvest with Bloomingdale Garden Club March 17Mar 03, 2020 10:00 pm - The Bloomingdale Garden Club will welcome food blogger and cookbook author Emily Paster on Tuesday, March 17, at Cornerstone Faith Community Church, 118 First St. in Blo...
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Get closer to nature in 'Start In Your Yard' April 4Mar 01, 2020 10:00 pm - Did you know that you can help mitigate climate change by doing things in your very own backyard? On Saturday, April 4, join author-speaker-professor-entomologist Dr. Do...
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Home offices can be much more personal, productiveMar 01, 2020 6:01 am - More and more professionals and business owners are choosing to work from home, from a couple of hours to a couple of days per week. This flexible schedule is a great tr...
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Tackle these tasks to ensure a better-looking yard this summerMar 01, 2020 6:00 am - We may be in the thick of winter, but here's a warm and welcoming thought: It won't be long before the flowers begin budding, trees start blooming, and the grass goes in...
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Birds may be finding ample food sources this winterMar 01, 2020 5:00 am - You may be seeing fewer birds at your feeder because of the mild winter so far. During mild winters like this one, it is not unusual for birds to go off looking for natu...
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Some swear by air purifiers, but do they work?Feb 29, 2020 6:00 am - Pat yourself on the back if you've sealed your home for energy efficiency. Keeping drafts out is a money-saving move. The hitch? A tightly sealed home may also trap in p...
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New perennials to excite you for the upcoming seasonFeb 29, 2020 6:00 am - Even though we are well aware we could still experience winterlike weather in the next month, longer and warmer days tempt us to dream about our gardens. I can't wait to...