Home and Garden
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13 ways to get thrift store smell out of clothes, furniture and more
Jul 14, 2026 7:50 pm - Thrifted purchases, from clothing and accessories to such household goods as furniture and decorative pieces, often come with a problem - that distinct odor that permeates thrift stores and the things sold within.
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How to clean the worst summer messes, from sand to sunscreen stains
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Home & garden calendar July 14-25Jul 14, 2026 2:32 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like good insects for your garden, Blanding’s turtle research and more. Also listings of garden walks, nature walks, garden shows and workshops.
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How to protect your roses from black spot disease
Jul 14, 2026 1:19 pm - Roses don’t always grow without challenges. Wilting, infestations and infections are not uncommon. And none are more dreaded than the often-deadly black spot disease.
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Home inspector missed two problemsJul 14, 2026 6:15 am - Our home inspector seemed to do a pretty good job when we were buying our home, but after moving in, we found two problems that he missed.
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Can HOA board hire treasurer’s wife as paid bookkeeper?Jul 14, 2026 6:00 am - Our HOA board hired the treasurer’s wife to be the association bookkeeper. Is this a conflict of interest?
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Pruning tips for trees, shrubs and espaliersJul 10, 2026 11:53 am - Pruning is at the top of the to-do list in your July garden.
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Illinois laws govern community flag displaysJul 08, 2026 3:52 pm - Our association has adopted very strict rules regarding the display of flags by owners. Are there any Illinois laws on this issue?
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How to let go of things you don’t use and declutter your life
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To fight Japanese beetles, don’t overwater grassJul 07, 2026 3:52 pm - Now is the time to look out for one of our most conspicuous garden pests: the Japanese beetle.