Home and Garden
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How new postmark rule may impact associationsFeb 03, 2026 6:15 pm - Recent changes by the United States Postal Service create potential risks for homeowner associations that rely on traditional mailbox drop-off practices to satisfy administrative and legal notice deadlines.
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Home & garden calendar, Feb. 8-14Feb 03, 2026 5:06 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like propagation, new plant varieties, succulents, fruit growing, nature journaling, and more.
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A guide to surviving lengthy home renovationsFeb 03, 2026 4:28 pm - Homeowners about to embark on lengthy renovation projects can embrace these tips to come through on the other side relatively unscathed.
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The chairs from that viral photo of the Bidens and Carters? They sold for $11K.
Feb 03, 2026 3:31 pm - Christie's auction house sold a pair of armchairs that once furnished the Georgia home of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter for $10,795.
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How to create a calming 'nature nook' with indoor plants. Advice from Hilton Carter
Feb 03, 2026 2:53 pm - Have you dreamed of creating a calm and cozy spot at home to relax and recharge, but don’t think you can spare the space?
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Winter is pruning season: How to trim overgrown woody shrubsFeb 03, 2026 10:18 am - The winter dormant season is a great time to prune trees and shrubs.
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Homeowner uncertain about vinyl sidingFeb 02, 2026 6:15 am - The plywood siding on our house is rotted in many places. We're planning to install vinyl siding over it, but we've got some questions that need answers before we go ahead.
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 31 to Feb. 7Jan 27, 2026 7:44 pm - Learn about upcoming garden club meetings, plant sales, and educational workshops in the Chicago suburbs, including one on “Reducing Climate Change Through Composting.”
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Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
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Bring the desert’s warmth indoors this winter with big, bold succulents