Home and Garden
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How a board can change bylaws to update carpet requirementMay 22, 2024 9:14 pm - Hardwood flooring in a condo violates the bylaws in a condo association. What’s a board to do?
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Tubular skylight an efficient way to bring in more natural lightMay 22, 2024 9:59 pm - A skylight can bring in more natural light, but how can you choose between a standard rectangular or a tubular variety?
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Home-insurance payouts are shrinking. Here’s how to prevent the worst.May 23, 2024 9:09 pm - Millions of homeowners will find their policies failing to cover repairs and rebuilding just when they’re urgently needed, with tornado season under way and hurricane and wildfire season on the way.
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Home & garden calendar, May 27-June 1May 21, 2024 6:23 pm - Plant sales, garden club meetings and more.
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5 ways to get better window treatments on a budgetMay 22, 2024 10:55 pm - Design experts say there is no substitute for custom treatments tailored to fit your windows, but a few hacks can elevate off-the-shelf styles.
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9 things to consider when shopping for a grillMay 21, 2024 4:07 pm - It’s officially grilling season. Here’s what you need to know if you’re upgrading or adding another grill for your outdoor cooking this summer.
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Straw bales to the rescue when soil is suspectMay 21, 2024 5:55 pm - If your soil's no good or you don't have any, plant your garden in straw bales. Bonus: They are naturally “raised beds.”
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Tour 12 gardens, learn from experts at MCC garden walkMay 22, 2024 10:10 am - Experience a day of gorgeous gardens, education, and fun at Garden Walk 2024, presented by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and McHenry County College.
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Gardening in gravel? Here’s why you’ll be glad you tried itMay 13, 2024 10:28 pm - A gravel garden can save you time and water, even doing away with pesky weeds if installed properly.
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Flowers aren’t the only way to add color to a garden. How to paint with foliageMay 13, 2024 11:14 pm - Don’t stop at flowers when adding color to your landscape. Leaf-forward plants can outcompete those with colorful blossoms.
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