Articles filed under Home & Garden
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The home trend that can help you get more mileage out of your dining roomMar 17, 2026 11:24 am - A hot new trend in repurposing living space is the dining library, which is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: a hybrid of an elegant formal dining room and a cozy reading space.
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Bring spring indoors with flowering branchesMar 17, 2026 11:04 am - This is a great time of year for pruning — my favorite gardening task — and for bringing branches inside to flower in your home.
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No one disclosed old wiringMar 17, 2026 10:55 am - Our home was built in 1946 and has a serious electrical problem. The previous owner left the old knob-and-tube wiring as-is, and this was never disclosed by our home inspector or the seller.
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Celebrate spring’s arrival with Illinois Extension Four Seasons Gardening webinarsMar 16, 2026 9:50 pm - University of Illinois Extension launches spring "Four Seasons Gardening" webinar series starting April 7, featuring free online sessions on select Tuesdays covering butterfly gardens and new vegetable varieties.
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Pottawatomie Garden Club opens season with programs on herbsMar 12, 2026 10:58 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club will hold its first 2026 meeting on March 23 at New Covenant Bible Church in St. Charles, with Mary Lautanen-Raleigh presenting on herb uses.
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Pottawatomie Garden Club opens applications for $4,000 scholarshipsMar 12, 2026 10:25 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club will award two $4,000 scholarships to students living in St. Charles Unit District 303 boundaries who plan to major in horticulture, landscape architecture, environmental science or related fields.
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Does mailbox use violate postal service rules?Mar 11, 2026 12:40 pm - A unit owner in our association places letters and notices to the other unit owners directly into our individual mailboxes that are located in the lobbies of our various condo buildings.
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Tips on preventing pest problemsMar 10, 2026 11:14 pm - Pests can be problematic for homeowners. Pests can be frightening, and an infestation can result in property damage if it is not discovered or treated promptly.
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Garden expert Mike Nowak to discuss backyard climate solutions March 27Mar 10, 2026 6:05 pm - The Lombard Garden Club welcomes Mike Nowak for a presentation on “Fixing Climate Change in Our Backyards and Front Yards” at the March 27 meeting.
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Tips for coloring Easter eggsMar 10, 2026 5:15 pm - Eggs are a traditional component of Easter festivities and decor. A few easy tweaks can make the process go more smoothly and result in vivid and creative eggs.