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20 things to declutter right now to start the year lighter

By Jolie Kerr
Jan 06, 2026 4:23 pm - Here are 20 pretty easy things to consider removing from your home, your car or your life in January, in service of a less-cluttered 2026.
Herbs grown indoors require extra care. Here are some tips

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Jan 06, 2026 4:14 pm - Herbs grown indoors require extra care. Here are some tips to help them thrive.
Before you buy a new door, consider these cost-effective fixes

By James Dulley
Jan 05, 2026 6:28 pm - My old doors don’t seem airtight anymore and they show years of use. What are some inexpensive improvements I can make myself?
Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans

By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY
Jan 05, 2026 3:50 pm - Planning ahead for regular upkeep and for unexpected emergencies can reduce the risk of costly repairs later and help spread expenses more evenly throughout the year.
A home-buying guide for empty nesters

Metro Creative Connection
Jan 05, 2026 3:43 pm - There are questions homeowners can ask themselves as they ponder if downsizing is right for them.
Fruitful advice for getting the most from a refrigerator and making groceries last longer

By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY
Jan 05, 2026 3:08 pm - Social media offers seemingly endless tips to make food last longer, but experts say there isn't just one right way to properly store many foods. Here are some tips to stretch your grocery budget by making sure your food stays fresh — and safe.
How to turn your discarded Christmas tree into a feast for birds

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Jan 05, 2026 1:41 pm - When the holidays are over, instead of putting your Christmas tree on the curb for garbage collection, repurpose it in the garden with birdseed and suet ornaments for winter birds.
Can condo board discontinue unit owner forum at meetings?

By Matthew Moodhe
Jan 05, 2026 1:30 pm - Our board of directors just issued a statement saying that it will no longer include a homeowner's forum at the beginning of board meetings. Is this legal?
Should we remove our asbestos ceiling?

By Barry Stone
Jan 05, 2026 1:22 pm - Our home’s textured ceiling contains 5% asbestos. Should we spray paint to cover it or pay a contractor $3,000 to remove it?
Demolition begins at historic Crystal Lake Academy

By Claire O'Brien
Jan 02, 2026 9:24 am - The demolition of the Crystal Lake Academy Building, one of the oldest remaining structures in the city, has begun.

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