Home and Garden
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Law doesn’t mandate that rule changes be considered separatelyOct 10, 2024 7:37 pm - The law doesn’t mandate it, but it would be best for boards to present proxies that allow owners to vote separately on each suggested unrelated rule change.
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Before renovating your kitchen, ask: What would Julia Child do?
Oct 08, 2024 11:08 pm - With the October publication of “Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories and Legacy of an Iconic Space,” author Paula J. Johnson of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History gives readers insight into Julia’s kitchen and the many items it holds. Here she shares how people can incorporate Julia’s design philosophies into their own hearths.
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Economical home gadgets that make your life feel more luxuriousOct 08, 2024 10:44 pm - You don't need a six-figure income, a fancy house or a lot of tech-savvy to benefit from the latest crop of smart home tech.
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First-time buyer overwhelmed by fixer-upperOct 08, 2024 10:29 pm - A novice who buys a fixer-upper with the idea of remodeling and renting it out seeks advice on where to start with repairs.
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Protect tender plants from coming freezing tempsOct 08, 2024 10:12 pm - Though there’s no freeze in the immediate forecast, you’ll want to be prepared to cover tender plants and bring your tropical plants inside to protect them this winter.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 13-19Oct 08, 2024 9:37 pm - Orchid show and sale, online herb classes, a tree walk and more.
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Consider the ‘minor bulbs’ — crocuses, snowdrops and more — when planting for spring
Oct 08, 2024 9:02 pm - We’re all familiar with tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, the popular, colorful — and omnipresent — harbingers of spring. But there’s a class of lesser-known beauties called minor bulbs that may not get as much attention, and that’s unfortunate because they can provide the earliest splashes of color when our souls need it the most.
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Board members, not property managers, must file under transparency actOct 03, 2024 8:30 pm - Board members for associations are facing a Jan. 1, 2025, deadline to register with the federal government under the Corporate Transparency Act. Some are worried that there’ll be a lack of owners willing to be board members because of this requirement.
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Meet the real ‘grandmas’ behind grannycore influencers
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Focus on fall planting and transplantingOct 02, 2024 12:17 am - Fall is a great time for planting and transplanting perennials, trees and shrubs. In general, trees and shrubs do not need to be pruned when transplanted to compensate for loss of roots during transplanting. Fall conditions, which include warm soil, moderate air temperatures and rain, help plants reestablish their root systems.