Home and Garden
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This weekend, toss your sponge — and maybe these other household items
Mar 24, 2026 6:52 pm - You’re not the only one under your roof that’s getting older. Your stuff is aging, too. We all have products that we continue to use, even though they’re well past their prime.
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How to save money on garden gear with some creative recycling
Mar 24, 2026 6:19 pm - With prices for many things creeping up this year, gardeners shopping for supplies might be looking to tighten their tool belts.
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Want to grow an avocado tree from seed? Here’s how
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Tips to take care of wood flooringMar 24, 2026 6:01 pm - Well-maintained wood floors add much to a home's interiors. Some simple maintenance can ensure wood floors remain durable and aesthetically appealing for decades.
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Expert gives advice on controlling insects, propagating houseplants and starting seedsMar 24, 2026 5:43 pm - Gardening expert Tim Johnson offers tips on controlling insects, propogating houseplants and starting seeds.
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Sellers’ home inspector missed defectsMar 24, 2026 5:08 pm - Before we purchased our home, the sellers provided a home inspector’s report stating there were no major problems. However, we’ve discovered the sewer line may need replacement and a deck and retaining wall in the backyard are totally rotted.
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Home & garden calendar, March 24-April 4Mar 24, 2026 2:55 pm - Learn about upcoming plant sales in the Chicago suburbs, as well as gardening club meetings on topics such as crows, daylily hybridizers, citizen scientists, and more.
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BBB warns scammers ‘spring’ into action this time of yearMar 19, 2026 3:07 pm - As spring arrives, so does a seasonal surge in scams targeting homeowners and consumers. Recent snowstorms and warmer weather will increase the number of fraudulent schemes tied to home repairs, storm damage, and door-to-door sales.
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Can absent board member assign proxy to another?Mar 18, 2026 4:43 pm - I am on the board of my condominium association, and I cannot attend all the board meetings in person because I travel for work. Can I give my “proxy” to another board member to vote on my behalf during the board meetings?
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How rolling window shutters can help with storm safety, security, and energy savingsMar 18, 2026 4:30 pm - I have two large west-facing windows and I am considering installing rolling shutters for security and storm safety. Will they also save energy and what are my options?