Home and Garden
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‘Still too trusting’: Officials warn of surge in driveway paving scamsApr 16, 2024 6:49 am - Suburban officials and the Better Business Bureau are warning of a surge in scammers swindling thousands of dollars from homeowners and leaving behind shoddy or nonexiste...
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Amid erratic weather, local garden centers keep springing forwardApr 11, 2024 6:00 pm - Snow in April. Unseasonably warm 70-degree days in March. Springtime weather in the Chicago area is inconsistent and uncertain, but local garden centers and nurseries tak...
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Continue garden cleanup, pruning before planting seasonApr 09, 2024 9:40 pm - Gardens are blooming early this year, making it all the more important to get that pruning and debris cleanup done before planting season begins.
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How to care for a potted lily and other gift plantsApr 05, 2024 8:31 am - Gift plants often are discarded after the blooms fade, but they can thrive for years if you treat them right.
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U.S. home insurance premiums may hit a record this year, report warns
Apr 05, 2024 9:58 am - U.S. home insurance rates are expected to reach a record high this year, with the biggest increases occurring in states prone to severe weather events, according to a new...
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Labor of love: Architect designs dream house for her motherApr 02, 2024 7:49 pm - Architect Jennifer Lee wanted to honor her mother by following “a grand tradition of young architects building houses for their parents.” The result is a home her mom can live in as she ages.
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Condominium balcony can’t be extendedApr 04, 2024 6:56 pm - A bigger balcony would be nice, but are you allowed to enlarge yours in a condo association?
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Fluctuating temperatures make spring a challengeApr 02, 2024 6:58 pm - As buds on crabapples open, begin spraying with fungicide until leaves are fully open.
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Home & garden calendar April 7-10Apr 07, 2024 7:54 am - Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event. April 7 Fairy...
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How long can a tenant stay after a condo is sold?Mar 28, 2024 7:38 pm - A long-term tenant might be expecting to stay through the summer if the condo is sold this spring. Can the landlord end the tenancy earlier?