Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Algonquin Garden Club's Spring Sale returns May 13Apr 21, 2023 11:00 pm - Thinking of how to get your garden started this year and add some extra color to your yard? Stop by the Algonquin Garden Club's spring sale on Saturday, May 13, at St....
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A power washer isn't always the answer to clean home's exteriorApr 21, 2023 7:00 am - Every homeowner knows the value and importance of spring cleaning rooms and other interiors within your home. But it's equally vital to apply that spick-and-span vibe to...
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Aurora giving away mulchApr 21, 2023 1:00 am - Aurora is giving away mulch to celebrate Earth Day. The mulch pile on the northwest corner of Illinois Avenue and Route 25 is open around the clock, while supplies last....
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Quick spring refreshes make an old place feel like newApr 20, 2023 6:00 am - Maybe you had hoped to be in a new home this year but were deterred by high housing prices. Maybe it's just the arrival of spring that's got you looking around your room...
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Here's how to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day in the suburbsApr 20, 2023 5:30 am - Earth Day is Saturday, April 22, with Arbor Day soon to follow on April 28. A variety of suburban events offer opportunities to learn about the environment, get tips on ...
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Making of a dream home: Ambitious renovation spawns design careerApr 19, 2023 6:00 am - “A house is made with walls and beams; a home is made with love and dreams” - Ralph Waldo Emerson By Jill Goetz My husband and I purchased this original 1970s-style, 3,0...
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Jill Biden accepts tulip named for her by the NetherlandsApr 18, 2023 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Tulip lovers have a new variety to choose from and it's named for Jill Biden. The first lady accepted her "Jill Biden" tulip from André Haspels, ambassador ...
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners to host plant sale May 13Apr 17, 2023 11:00 pm - Spring will be in full swing for the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardener Plant Sale on Saturday, May 13. The sale will be 9 a.m. to noon in the Bethany Lutheran Church gym, 8 S....
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Heavy snow hinders home inspectionApr 16, 2023 6:00 am - Q: This is not a question, but a comment. I met a home inspector in Montana. He told me he loved doing home inspections in the winter because exterior problems were ofte...
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Time to get out in the gardenApr 15, 2023 11:00 pm - Most perennials are best divided in spring when they are showing a couple inches of growth. A sharp, flat spade works well for dividing perennials. It can be very diffic...