Home and Garden
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Tips to keep dogs happy when it’s too hot or cold for walks
Jun 02, 2026 3:11 pm - Here are tips from animal experts about what to do if you and your dog are stuck inside for long stretches.
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Spring pruning tips: When and how to shape your garden shrubsJun 02, 2026 3:04 pm - It’s a good time to prune back shrubs that bloomed early in spring. However, I’d avoid pruning summer-flowering shrubs like hydrangeas.
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Flower gardens endure hot, dry summers better if you choose these plants
Jun 02, 2026 12:18 pm - Although there’s not much we can do to counter extreme weather, we can equip our gardens to stand up to it better by choosing flowers that will shine through hot, dry stretches under a scorching sun.
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No one disclosed bad sewer pipeJun 02, 2026 11:29 am - We purchased our home two months ago. After moving in, we had plumbing problems. The plumber we called wants $9,000 for a new sewer main to the street.
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Shimmering Summer: Chicago Botanic Garden to feature iridescent bubble artJun 01, 2026 10:31 am - Playful art in the sky, on land, and in the water will highlight nature through a new lens during Shimmering Summer at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe.
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Tips to renovate on a budgetMay 27, 2026 1:50 pm - Finding ways to perform home renovations on a budget may require some creative thinking, but it's possible to get results at the right price point.
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Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers
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Association’s landscaper doesn’t provide workers’ compensationMay 27, 2026 12:54 pm - Our association is in the process of replacing its landscaping contractor. The contractor has numerous employees; however, the contractor does not have workers’ compensation insurance.
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How to tweak central air to even out house tempsMay 27, 2026 12:44 pm - Our central air conditioner seems to work fine, but some rooms are always too cool and others too warm. What can we inexpensively do ourselves to balance out the rooms temperatures?
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Weather-resistant materials for outdoor spacesMay 26, 2026 6:18 pm - Outfitting backyard living areas can make these popular spaces more comfortable and inviting. However, nature is a relentless adversary that can compromise the integrity of outdoor furnishings over time.