Home and Garden
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My fish spatula is one of the few kitchen tools I can’t live without
Sep 30, 2025 5:54 am - A “fish turner” — a.k.a. fish spatula — might sound like a ridiculously specific kitchen tool, like an avocado slicer or a cherry pitter. But it is actually one of the most versatile, useful tools in your kitchen arsenal. It’s a workhorse that can be used for nearly everything, not just seafood.
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Lumber duties fail to stop price slump as housing demand falters
Sep 24, 2025 4:02 pm - When the Trump administration more than doubled import fees on Canadian softwood lumber earlier this year, the goal was to support domestic prices and boost U.S. production. Instead, prices have plunged, and mills on both sides of the border are scaling back.
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Condo budget approval timeline explainedSep 24, 2025 1:23 pm - Does the Illinois Condominium Property Act state a date by which a board must meet to adopt the annual budget?
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A look at the best times of day for watering, planting, pruning and other garden tasks
Sep 23, 2025 4:33 pm - Many gardening practices are best performed at certain times of the day to ensure the health of your plants.
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How a complete stranger tried to steal my dead father’s home
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Smaller houses are on the rise. Are the days of McMansions over?
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 28-Oct. 4Sep 23, 2025 3:54 pm - Upcoming events for garden clubs in the Chicago suburbs, including meetings, holiday luncheon, and plant shows.
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Buyers find undisclosed electrical problemSep 23, 2025 2:13 pm - We bought a triplex about a year ago and hired a home inspector to find the defects. But he missed something that could cost us a lot of money.
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Powdery mildew hits gardens in the late season, but isn’t a cause for concernSep 23, 2025 1:59 pm - Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease affecting many plants in late summer, but is not a major concern at this time of year.
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Fall is prime season for home improvement scams, BBB warnsSep 18, 2025 11:35 am - As the crisp air of autumn rolls in, homeowners begin preparing for colder weather — and unfortunately, scammers do, too. The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to stay vigilant against seasonal scams that tend to spike during the fall months.