Home and Garden
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‘Mini-forests’ are rare in the US. The Algonquin Garden Club is planting one in Kane County
Oct 01, 2025 1:24 pm - Launching a first-of-its-kind ecological project in the region, the Algonquin Garden Club will transform a small plot in the Dixie Briggs Fromm Nature Preserve in Dundee Township into a "mini-forest."
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A guide to energy-efficient kitchen hacksSep 30, 2025 6:06 pm - The pros and cons of using small countertop appliances versus kitchen ranges/ovens for cooking.
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Who’s who in your HOA? A guide to the key playersSep 30, 2025 5:47 pm - Learn about the roles and duties of officers in your homeowners association.
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Fall gardening tasks to prepare for winterSep 30, 2025 4:17 pm - Now that fall has arrived, it's time to prepare gardens for winter, including moving herbs indoors before frost and installing stepping stones.
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How to use tech in the garden and still keep your serenitySep 30, 2025 2:29 pm - Gardening tech is evolving to make plant care easier and more efficient. New tools, including AI, can help keep plants healthy and manage pests.
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Sellers accused of not disclosing moldSep 30, 2025 1:51 pm - Buying a home without a home inspection and then complaining about undisclosed defects is like buying a pair of shoes without trying them on and then complaining that they don’t fit.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 5-11Sep 30, 2025 12:39 pm - Upcoming events include a native tree and shrub sale, gardening talks on herbs, year-round growing, fall gardening, hydrangeas, and bonsai, as well as plant swaps and fundraisers.
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My fish spatula is one of the few kitchen tools I can’t live without
Sep 30, 2025 5:54 am - A “fish turner” — a.k.a. fish spatula — might sound like a ridiculously specific kitchen tool, like an avocado slicer or a cherry pitter. But it is actually one of the most versatile, useful tools in your kitchen arsenal. It’s a workhorse that can be used for nearly everything, not just seafood.
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Lumber duties fail to stop price slump as housing demand falters
Sep 24, 2025 4:02 pm - When the Trump administration more than doubled import fees on Canadian softwood lumber earlier this year, the goal was to support domestic prices and boost U.S. production. Instead, prices have plunged, and mills on both sides of the border are scaling back.
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Condo budget approval timeline explainedSep 24, 2025 1:23 pm - Does the Illinois Condominium Property Act state a date by which a board must meet to adopt the annual budget?