Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Budget-friendly ways to freshen up your home’s exteriorMar 03, 2024 9:05 am - Whether you want to refresh your home’s exterior for an upcoming sale, or just for your own aesthetics, the process doesn’t have to break the bank.
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Get pruning tips from former Extension educator at Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners meeting March 19Mar 01, 2024 11:21 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will hold its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 19, at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. It will begin with a social ti...
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What buyers should know about home inspectionsMar 01, 2024 6:00 am - If you’re in the market for a home, it’s important to understand the home inspection process before you make your first offer to buy.
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Garden club offers environmental scholarshipFeb 29, 2024 11:25 pm - Each year, the Backyard Garden Club of Dundee Township offers a scholarship that could be up to $2,000 to qualifying student(s) that are pursuing a career in agriculture,...
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What to know about reseeding or replanting your lawnFeb 29, 2024 5:26 pm - Before reseeding, or replanting, your lawn, consider these tips from experts to keep your lawn healthy,
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Signs it’s time to repair or replace your deckFeb 29, 2024 6:15 am - Spring is around the corner — is your deck ready for the summer? How to know if it’s time to repair or replace your deck.
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When is a basement a legal bedroom?Feb 29, 2024 6:15 am - When is a basement just a basement — and not a taxable extra bedroom? What are the window requirements? Does it matter if there’s a closet?
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Time to show extra love to your houseplantsFeb 29, 2024 6:00 am - Houseplants and pruning are two areas to turn your attention to this month while you wait for winter to bid adieu.
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New varieties of tried-and-true vegetables invite gardeners to experimentFeb 29, 2024 6:00 am - If you’re looking to grow nutritious, delicious veggies this summer, check out some new varieties that garden writer Jessica Damiano finds enticing for 2024 growing season.
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‘The garage looks fine to me’ may not matter to boardFeb 28, 2024 6:00 am - Severe chipping on a garage door came up in a property inspection, and the owner was told to repaint this year. The owner wanted to hold off a year. Does the owner have any recourse?