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A sculpture of Swedish botanist, zoologist and physician Carl Linnaeus stands in the Heritage Garden of the Chicago Botanic Garden, in Glencoe, Ill. Linnaeus created rules for classifying and naming plants.

For gardeners, botanical Latin is a language worth learning

A sculpture of Swedish botanist, zoologist and physician Carl Linnaeus stands in the Heritage Garden of the Chicago Botanic Garden, in Glencoe, Ill. Linnaeus created rules for classifying and naming plants.

March 11, 2023, 6:04am Life

If you’ve been thumbing through a gardening catalog or shopping at a nursery, you’ve likely noticed two names assigned to each plant, a common name and a botanical name, the latter of which might read like a sort of pretentious, unpronounceable gibberish. Read story

From combating underarm odor to brightening white clothing, here are the top reasons to use vinegar in your laundry.

These are the top reasons to use vinegar in laundry

From combating underarm odor to brightening white clothing, here are the top reasons to use vinegar in your laundry.

March 11, 2023, 6:04am Life

No, it’s not a myth: Vinegar can truly improve your washing, making your clothes cleaner than ever before. But, you don’t need it for everything. Read story

From a faulty drainage system to poor foundation weatherproofing, there are a number of different ways water can find its way into your basement when it rains.

Why do basements flood in storms?

From a faulty drainage system to poor foundation weatherproofing, there are a number of different ways water can find its way into your basement when it rains.

March 11, 2023, 5:52am Life

When it rains, your basement can flood for a number of reasons. Gravity is the main culprit, of course, since your basement is the lowest living space in the house, but other factors are often at play. Read story

A girl smeared with colors celebrates Holi, the festival of colors on a street in Guwahati, India, Wednesday, March 8, 2023.Millions of Indians on Wednesday celebrated the ''Holi" festival, dancing to the beat of drums and smearing each other with green, yellow and red colors and exchanging sweets in homes, parks and streets. Free from mask and other COVID-19 restrictions after two years, they also drenched each other with colored water.

AP PHOTOS: Indians celebrate Holi, Hindu festival of color

A girl smeared with colors celebrates Holi, the festival of colors on a street in Guwahati, India, Wednesday, March 8, 2023.Millions of Indians on Wednesday celebrated the ''Holi" festival, dancing to the beat of drums and smearing each other with green, yellow and red colors and exchanging sweets in homes, parks and streets. Free from mask and other COVID-19 restrictions after two years, they also drenched each other with colored water.

March 8, 2023, 8:04am Churches & Religion

Millions of Indians on Wednesday celebrated the Holi festival, dancing to the beat of drums, smearing each other with green, yellow and red colors and exchanging sweets in homes, parks and streets. Read story

A yearly water heater flush makes a big difference in your heater's lifespan.

Ask Angi: What are some jobs I shouldn’t skip?

A yearly water heater flush makes a big difference in your heater's lifespan.

March 4, 2023, 6:50am Life

Some jobs around your home make you more comfortable; others fix what is broken. But some of the most important ones are maintenance tasks, the work that stops problems before they happen. Read story

Once you establish the properties of your available space, determine what you want to grow, whether vegetables or flowers.

Getting ready to grow: Start planning this year’s garden

Once you establish the properties of your available space, determine what you want to grow, whether vegetables or flowers.

March 4, 2023, 6:05am Life

After watching their garden beds get buried in snow once again, many gardeners are likely getting eager for winter to fade into spring. If you are new to gardening, it may seem extreme to have it on the brain so soon, but it’s actually the perfect time to start dreaming… Read story

From ceramic and porcelain to stone, there are a number of kitchen flooring options to choose from -- each with its own advantages and drawbacks.

Choose kitchen tiles that fit your style, prices

From ceramic and porcelain to stone, there are a number of kitchen flooring options to choose from -- each with its own advantages and drawbacks.

March 4, 2023, 6:04am Life

Choosing the right tile for that big kitchen renovation project can be a tough job on its own. From ceramic and porcelain to stone, there are a number of options to choose from — each with its own advantages and drawbacks. Read story

Bins and boxes add to the organization in a primary bedroom closet.

10 tips to find storage space and stay organized

Bins and boxes add to the organization in a primary bedroom closet.

March 4, 2023, 6:04am Life

Whether it’s a small closet, large pantry or linen closet you want to keep tidy, organization is key to maximizing space. One philosophy that works: Everything should have a place, and be in place. Read story

Priscilla Molina creates a custom signature in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Molina designs a minimum of 300 custom signatures a month, offering packages that include up to three ways to sign, limitless drafts or a new set of initials.

Designers offer custom signatures

Priscilla Molina creates a custom signature in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Molina designs a minimum of 300 custom signatures a month, offering packages that include up to three ways to sign, limitless drafts or a new set of initials.

March 3, 2023, 6:50am Life

Doctors, lawyers, celebrities: There’s a new cosmetic surgery, of sorts, for which they’re all signing up. Read story

Skagit Valley’s newest tulip field gears up for first season

March 2, 2023, 7:32am Life

Tulip Valley Farms is looking forward to giving new experiences this year to those attending the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Read story