Home and Garden
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Do leases automatically renew unless you give notice? It’s not the law.Jul 20, 2024 11:51 pm - An owner wants to keep a renter’s security deposit because he didn’t give 60 days notice. He said it’s the law. It’s not, but it could be in the lease.
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Dog boarding business likely violates association rulesJul 20, 2024 10:54 pm - Operating a dog boarding business from a unit would violate the covenants of most associations.
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Black flowers, sad statues: Gardens are going goth
Jul 20, 2024 9:19 pm - A combination of a new generation of gardeners and new horticulture breeding technology has created new trend, goth gardening, which incorporates some new dark-hued plants and blooms.
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Home and garden calendar, July 28-Aug. 8Jul 21, 2024 8:27 am - Seed swaps, garden walks, a bonsai show and more.
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Illinois’ 47th Harbor Freight Tools store opens in Vernon HillsJul 23, 2024 9:08 am - Illinois’ newest Harbor Freight Tools will officially open Saturday, Aug. 3 in Vernon Hills.
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Continue grooming perennials, annuals, leaving some for winter interestJul 20, 2024 8:00 pm - Removing yellowing leaves and spent flowers helps keep perennials healthy, but some can be left for winter interest, and foraging birds.
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What to do if your landlord raises your rent
Jul 19, 2024 10:09 am - Renters across the country are feeling the squeeze of higher prices. According to the latest annual report on the state of rental housing from the Joint Center for Housin...
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Foil barrier, ventilation best ways to block radiant heat from atticJul 20, 2024 11:17 pm - Heat from the attic will warm up your house and increase energy bills in the summer. Insulation is not enough to block the summer heat.
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Dining room conversion ideasJul 20, 2024 10:22 pm - It might be time to consider some ideas to convert formal dining rooms to make these spaces more functional.
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Don’t work in bed, and other tips for creating a peaceful sleep zone in a studio apartment
Jul 18, 2024 5:12 pm - There’s a lot to be said for the work/play energy of a nice studio or other small apartment during the day. But how do you bring that energy down to get a good night’s sleep?
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