Home and Garden
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Do new homes really need a home inspection?Jun 03, 2025 11:36 pm - For new-build homes, buyers shouldn’t rely on just the builder’s warranty and are advised to get a proper home inspection to uncover any defects before the warranty expires.
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How do I deep clean an air fryer?
Jun 03, 2025 4:48 am - The first step to easier air fryer deep cleaning starts with regular cleaning after each use. But there are some areas of your air fryer you will never be able to get as clean as you might like.
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How to handle owners using guest parking spacesMay 29, 2025 3:04 pm - Condo owners are using guest parking spaces and it’s causing problems for the board. How can the board address this, short of having the cars towed?
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Eight pitchers that are perfect for summer entertaining
May 28, 2025 4:51 pm - Summer is pitcher season — for ice tea at lunch, for margaritas at sunset, for sangria at dinner and, of course, for ice water always. Need to bring instant charm to a meal eaten outdoors? Don’t bother with a tablecloth — bring out a pitcher instead.
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Chelsea Chop is the catchy new name for a classic gardening technique
May 28, 2025 4:41 pm - What’s the deal with the Chelsea Chop? The pruning method, named for the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show, held every May in the U.K., is a common one. But things with catchy names tend to take on a life of their own, as the Chelsea Chop has on social media. And that’s a good thing because it popularizes a useful technique.
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Find the trunk flare when planting new treesMay 28, 2025 4:23 pm - Did you know that the top of the root ball is not an accurate guide for determining the planting depth for your new tree? Instead you must find, sometimes buried in the root ball, the flare of the trunk to plant at ground level so the flare is exposed.
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When are home inspectors liableMay 28, 2025 4:10 pm - A common saying in the home inspection business holds that there are two kinds of home inspectors: those who have been sued and those who will be. The fact is, most home inspectors will be sued at some time during their careers. There are, however, specific circumstances that determine whether a home inspector is truly liable.
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Tiny outdoor space? Turn it into an inviting retreatMay 28, 2025 3:52 pm - Whether it’s a modest balcony, a pocket-size patio or a tiny backyard, small outdoor spaces have big potential. With a few smart design choices and some creative flair, even the most limited square footage can become a welcoming and rejuvenating retreat.
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Home & garden calendar, June 1-7May 28, 2025 3:42 pm - Plant sales, garden walks and more.
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Get your garden ready with plant sales around the suburbsMay 28, 2025 3:38 pm - Gardeners can get the growing season off to a good start with upcoming plant sales featuring perennials, vegetables, native and organic plants. It is also a good way to support local nonprofit organizations.