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Patch's House & Home
Prevent Insects From Damaging Your Home--Part Three in a Three Part Series on Backyard Basics for Spring
This is a terrific article for keeping your home environment both inside and out free of unwanted insects. Insects can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage without your knowledge. ...
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Patch's House & Home
Keep Backyard Pests from Eating Your Greens - Part Two in a Three Part Series on Backyard Basics for Spring
I must apologize for the delay in posting this second part in in my backyard series. My oldest daughter graduated college and I took some time off to applaud her outstanding efforts and ...
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Police & Fire
Lemont Police Department to Host Open House for Residents
Residents are invited to tour the Lemont Police Department during a special event later this month. The department, located at 14600 W. 127th St., will hold an open house Saturday, M...
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Patch's House & Home
How to Keep Back Pain from Killing Your Garden
As springtime gets under way, weather warms up and leaves turn green, many people will spend more time outside planting bulbs, mowing the lawn and pulling weeds. Gardening can provid...
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The Neighborhood Files
Take Advantage of the Energy Assessment You’re Already Paying For
I owe you a big “Thank you!” It was really nice of you to help me pay for my three-hour home energy assessment. What? You don’t remember send me a check? It wasn’t a check. It ...
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Schools
District 113A Invites Community to Meet New Superintendent
Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A is inviting the community to meet its new superintendent, Susan Birkenmaier. The district will hold an open house on Wednesday, May 23,...
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Patch's House & Home
7 Killer Ways to Get Rid of Weeds - Part One in a Three Part Series on Backyard Basics
Many years ago when I was living in Dallas, Texas I had horrible allergies. Each time I headed out into the yard to tend to my flowers and bushes I would suffer from watery eyes, stuffy n...
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Patch's House & Home
Plastic Flowers Are Still Flowers, Right?
My first apartment was two doors down from my parents'. My stepdad was my landlord. He had a private counseling practice in the house. I lived underneath. The price was right (just $...