Articles filed under Home & Garden
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No water service during home inspectionSep 17, 2024 10:36 pm - For a home inspector to inspect a home completely, the water service needs to be functional.
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How to choose flowers resistant to animal nibblesSep 17, 2024 9:35 pm - Many gardeners have issues with deer and rabbits browsing their gardens. To prevent this, choose flowers that don’t attract these animals.
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Three brands are top if you’re replacing windows and doorsSep 13, 2024 7:00 am - If you are ready to sell your home or condominium and want an upgrade to tout on the listing, be sure to mention if you have replaced windows or doors with high-quality national brands like Andersen, Pella or Marvin.
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Detail of year-end fund reports in questionSep 12, 2024 12:32 am - A board needs to furnish a year-end report of receipts, expenses and the reserve fund. But does it need to break down how the reserve fund was used?
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Sowing the seeds: Farmer leads pathway to agriculture course at Grayslake District 127Sep 11, 2024 6:00 am - Longtime organic farmer Jeff Miller, the first agriculture teacher in Grayslake Community High School District 127, is sharing his knowledge and helping to develop a districtwide pathway for careers in the field.
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From sketchbook to wallpaper: Behind the scenes at Rifle Paper Co.Sep 10, 2024 9:46 pm - Rifle Paper Co. products are everywhere — party supplies at Target, bedding at Pottery Barn Kids, wallpaper at Anthropologie. The products all bear the bright, playful patterns that have become the company’s calling card, each of which began with hand-painted art from Anna Bond, co-founder, CEO and chief creative officer.
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Your lawn is looking for some attention this fallSep 10, 2024 8:09 pm - It’s nearly fall and it’s time to throw some attention to your lawn. Think fertilizer, aeration, seeding for a healthy lawn come spring.
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‘It’s very popular’: Elgin tours revisit Elgin National Watch Factory Historic District after 26 yearsSep 05, 2024 6:23 pm - Visitors can tour five homes in the Elgin National Watch Factory Historic District at the 42nd annual Historic Elgin House Tour, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8.
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Board members need to comply with transparency actSep 04, 2024 11:00 pm - Board members of community associations are required to disclose information to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act.
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Powdery mildew may not need treatmentSep 03, 2024 11:03 pm - Summer is winding down, but there’s still plenty to do in your vegetable garden and flower beds.