Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Gardeners go wild over weigelaAug 06, 2017 6:00 am - Hybridizers have worked diligently in the last decade to bring gardeners many new cultivars of weigela, improving on their flowers, foliage and habit. In the past, a glo...
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Solar cooker is a fun toolAug 06, 2017 6:00 am - Q. I want a solar cooker to help keep my kitchen cooler and save energy. It would also help in case of a power outage or emergency. Can I make one that really works or s...
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Stylish decor and pets can coexistAug 05, 2017 6:00 am - It's gotten easier to have a house full of pets without sacrificing the home decor you want. Interior designer Vern Yip, a judge on HGTV's "Design Star" and a dog person...
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No closet? With a little creativity, you can make up for the lack of storage space.Aug 04, 2017 6:00 am - A bedroom without a closet doesn't have to be a deal-breaker, but it can pose a major design challenge if you love and have a lot of clothing. Fortunately, there are man...
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Placing the right artwork in the right spotAug 04, 2017 6:00 am - For many landscape designers and homeowners, a garden isn't complete without the right art. But how do you find the right spot for a piece of outdoor art and choose the ...
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Master Gardeners host Idea Garden tours in August, SeptemberAug 03, 2017 11:00 pm - The Kane County Master Gardeners will host two more Idea Garden open house events this year. The 2017 Idea Garden continues to showcase designs that are easy to replica...
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Garden club has beautified Mount Prospect for 54 yearsAug 01, 2017 11:00 pm - Since it was established May 8, 1963, the Garden Club of Mount Prospect has beautified the community far and wide. The garden club's meetings, programs and projects are...
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Learn about dragonflies and damselflies: 'Triassic Park' survivorsAug 01, 2017 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will offer its next Learn from the Experts program with "Dragonflies and Damselflies: 'Triassic Park' Survivors." It will be ...
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Millennial homebuyers seek elasticity, room rentalsJul 30, 2017 11:00 pm - Millennials have officially overtaken baby boomers as America's largest living generation. Those 75.4 million young people ages 18 to 34 are renting and beginning to buy...
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Keep lawn moist to stay green and growJul 30, 2017 11:00 pm - Established bluegrass lawns need an inch of water a week to continue to actively grow and stay green throughout the summer. Water deeply once a week rather than lightly...