Home and Garden
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Closed session not allowed for officer selectionMar 20, 2025 4:22 pm - It’s a common misconception that a community association board can meet in closed session to determine the selection of president, secretary and treasurer. What should a board do if they’ve already done this?
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How to grow houseplants without ever having to buy one
Mar 18, 2025 10:48 pm - There’s a green — and cheap — way to expand your plant collection. You can get one for free if you have a friend, neighbor, relative or co-worker who has the plant you want and will give you a cutting. Here’s how to pull it off.
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Tariffs on lumber and appliances set stage for higher costs on new homes and remodeling projects
Mar 18, 2025 10:30 pm - Shopping for a new home? Ready to renovate your kitchen or install a new deck? You'll be paying more to do so.
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What the bird flu outbreak means for backyard bird feeders
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Are home inspectors really liable?Mar 18, 2025 9:46 pm - A recent homebuyer with a complaint against a home inspector finds the cost of arbitration more than the home repair costs in question. So what liability should home inspectors have?
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Warm days of spring awaken earnest gardenersMar 18, 2025 8:54 pm - It’s March so it’s time for gardeners to get busy — check for perennials that may have been nudged from the ground during the freeze-thaw cycle, finish up your pruning and get your vegetable seeds started.
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Consider planting an extra row for the hungry in your garden this spring
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Home & garden calendar, March 23-29Mar 18, 2025 8:14 pm - Garden club meetings, plant sales, grafting and more.
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Projects to consider before moving into a homeMar 18, 2025 7:23 pm - It may be best for homeowners to complete several home interior projects while the residence is still empty.
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BBB: Spring scams are in full bloomMar 18, 2025 1:21 pm - The Better Business Bureau says warm weather is the perfect environment for con artists to get inside your home and wallet.