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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 31 to Feb. 7

Jan 27, 2026 7:44 pm - Learn about upcoming garden club meetings, plant sales, and educational workshops in the Chicago suburbs, including one on “Reducing Climate Change Through Composting.”
Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

By JUAN A. LOZANO and PATRICK WHITTLE
Jan 27, 2026 5:17 pm - There are multiple ways people can prepare themselves to avoid winter weather hazards and keep themselves safe.
Bring the desert’s warmth indoors this winter with big, bold succulents

By ANITA SNOW
Jan 27, 2026 4:59 pm - Plant lovers can make a bold statement indoors with colorful succulents, which come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors.
To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard

By ALEXA ST. JOHN and CALEIGH WELLS
Jan 27, 2026 4:13 pm - Rock salt is the cheapest and most commonly used product for melting ice and snow. But it's not great for the environment and it's not the most effective option out there.
How can our condo association update outdated declaration?

By Matthew Moodhe
Jan 27, 2026 10:28 am - The governing documents for our condominium association are about 25 years old and contain outdated references. Can you describe the process to update the declaration?
How to care for paperwhite narcissus, and tips for spotting houseplant pests

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Jan 26, 2026 5:38 pm - Chicago Botanic Garden’s Tim Johnson shares tips on caring for paperwhite narcissus and spotting pests on common houseplants.
Homeowner nearly burned by TV plumber

By Barry Stone
Jan 26, 2026 5:31 pm - I've owned my home for 25 years and have never had a serious plumbing problem. But recently, the toilet has been running off and on for no reason.
Electric infloor heating can improve comfort on cold days

By James Dulley
Jan 26, 2026 5:00 am - We set our thermostat lower to save, but my feet are always cold. Is infloor electric radiant more efficient than resistance electric heating and can it be used under carpeting?
U.S. pending-home sales plunge by most since start of pandemic

By Julia Fanzeres
Jan 21, 2026 4:39 pm - Pending sales of US existing homes fell in December by the most since April 2020, an unusually large drop after the housing market appeared to be gaining some momentum.
Who is responsible for damages caused by roof ice damming?

By Matthew Moodhe
Jan 21, 2026 1:26 pm - We’ve recently received many questions from condominium owners regarding roof ice damming and water staining or damage to interior ceilings or walls in their units.

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