Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Join wildflower walk at Dixie Briggs-Froom Nature Preserve May 7Apr 25, 2023 11:00 pm - Celebrate spring with a wildflower walk! Join Friends of Dundee Natural Areas first wildflower walk at Dixie Briggs-Fromm Nature Preserve in Dundee Township on Sunday, M...
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Annual Lombard Lilac Sale opens May 11Apr 25, 2023 1:00 am - The Lombard Garden Club's annual Lilac Sale will open at noon Thursday, May 11, at Lilacia Park, 150 W. Parkside Ave. Lilacs are $35 each, including tax. There is a $3 p...
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Lilac of the weekApr 23, 2023 7:00 am - This week's feature, Charles Joly lilac (Syringa vulgaris), is one of the earliest French hybrids and the finest of the double dark red lilacs. Its small purple buds tur...
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When planting a meadow, heed conditions in your yardApr 23, 2023 7:00 am - Wildflower meadows have been growing in popularity among gardeners, and for good reason. They're low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, provide food for birds, wildlife, ...
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No excuse for ground-level roof inspectionsApr 23, 2023 7:00 am - Q: I've got two complaints against home inspectors. The last two inspectors I hired inspected the roofs from the ground only, and neither reported any defects. That's pr...
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It's easy to get carried away buying plantsApr 23, 2023 7:00 am - After a long Chicago winter, it is easy to let spring fever take over when ordering plants from catalogs and buying plants from garden centers. Take the time to select p...
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Income tax credit may pay for home upgradesApr 23, 2023 6:00 am - Homeowners who suffered from cold air-leak through failing windows and doors this past winter should consider replacing them this calendar year because a federal governm...
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Cleaning and improving your garageApr 23, 2023 1:00 am - Got a garage that's become an eyesore inside and out? You are not alone: 36% of Americans polled say their garages are so cluttered they can no longer park vehicles with...
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How to know it's time to splurge on replacement windowsApr 22, 2023 7:00 am - Is it feeling drafty in your house? Noticing higher energy bills? Getting more difficult to open and close your windows? These are telltale signs it may be time to repla...
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Aging-in-place features can keep you at home longerApr 22, 2023 6:00 am - Middle-age isn't too soon to start thinking about where and how you want to live as you get older. If you're like most Americans, the place you want to be long-term is a...