Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Algonquin Garden Club makes donation to food pantryJan 17, 2019 10:00 pm - The Algonquin Garden Club has made a $500 financial donation to the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Food Pantry on Pyott Road in support of their efforts to provide nutritio...
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Search for wildlife and learn about restoration efforts at a free guided nature walkJan 17, 2019 10:00 pm - Meet for relaxed, guided walks around Glen Ellyn parks and preserve this winter and spring. Learn about the efforts underway to improve the natural features, while also...
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Aurora Public Library offers 'Seed Swap' Jan. 26Jan 17, 2019 10:00 pm - Does this cold weather make you wish it was spring? The Aurora Public Library can help! No, we can't change the weather, but we can help you prepare for spring (and mak...
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How tree services can protect your propertyJan 13, 2019 10:00 am - Cold weather can take its toll on a property, especially in regions of the world where winters are harsh. Most parts of the landscape are vulnerable to damage from winte...
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Ring in the new year with an interior designerJan 13, 2019 6:01 am - Ringing in the new year can be an uplifting experience for some and a time of melancholy for others. Resolutions are hard to keep, and transitions are difficult to manag...
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Marie Kondo's Netflix series inspires a national decluttering frenzyJan 13, 2019 6:00 am - Americans woke up on New Year's Day, bloated in body and soul, and stumbled out of bed to survey their overstuffed post-holiday homes. It's no accident that was the day ...
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Put fresh air into your homeJan 13, 2019 5:00 am - Q. We made efficiency improvements to our home over the years, but the indoor air often gets stale now. Without negating all our efficiency investments, what ways can we...
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Create counter space for uses other than clutterJan 13, 2019 5:00 am - To get organized in the kitchen, it's best to start on space that will have the strongest impact because it's a room that affects everyone in the house. "The counters ar...
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Time to check your seed stash and plan spring orderJan 13, 2019 5:00 am - It is a good idea to check on the seeds you have saved and stored from last year's garden. Discard anything that is damp, diseased or moldy, and then determine what you ...
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How to maintain your koi pond in winterJan 13, 2019 5:00 am - Q. We put in a garden pond this last fall. Do we need to do anything special for the fish in it during the winter? A. If you have Japanese koi, or other goldfish, a few ...