Home and Garden
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Questions about home inspectorsDec 18, 2024 12:01 am - What should one consider before entering the business of home inspection? Columnist Barry Stone answers four questions to set you on the right path.
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Turning dusty attic treasures into cash can yield millions for some and disappointment for others
Dec 17, 2024 11:22 pm - Many people dream of cashing in on some dusty, old heirloom. Like a rare dime that sold for more than a half million dollars or the case of old hockey cards fetching $3.7 million. Auction house owner Kaja Veilleux helps people sort gems from junk when he appraises furniture, antiques and art by using his knowledge of what similar items have sold for in the past. But art auctions can be fickle. Who could have guessed a banana duct-taped to a wall could sell for more than $6 million?
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A step-by-step guide to renovating a neglected garden
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Bring living color indoors this winterDec 17, 2024 10:06 pm - For a color show this winter, try potting up an amaryllis bulb or cyclamen plant. If you’re nervous about keeping them alive, a Chicago Botanic Garden expert explains a few steps to growing these beauties.
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Board can boot absent treasurer from office, but not boardDec 12, 2024 3:46 pm - The board of our condominium is comprised of seven members. The officers of the association are a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. The treasurer has not attended any of the monthly board meetings in about six months. Is there any law that would allow the board to deem the board member in question removed from the board due to these absences?
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Getting the right air cleaner for allergies takes some researchDec 12, 2024 3:37 pm - My family has sinus allergies, so I want to use air cleaners in our bedrooms. The ads for each one make it sound like the best. How can choose the best one?
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The best paint colors for guest rooms, according to design pros
Dec 11, 2024 3:46 am - From dark, cozy hues to light, airy tints, designers recommend paint colors to transform lackluster guest rooms into relaxing retreats that pamper visitors with hotel-inspired details.
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Don’t get too cozy — your garden still needs TLC
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Should agents recommend home inspectors?Dec 11, 2024 1:53 am - Should real estate agents be recommending specific home inspectors? A reader weighs in on advice from an expert.
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Poinsettias prefer perfect conditionsDec 11, 2024 1:33 am - The number of people who tend to indoor plants ... and trees ... significantly increases this time of year. How can you keep your poinsettias perfectly crimson and your live holiday trees looking alive for the whole season?