Home and Garden
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Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reports
Jan 15, 2026 4:00 pm - An appliance distributor is expanding a minifridge recall that now covers roughly 964,000 Frigidaire-branded products sold in the U.S., after multiple fire reports.
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U.S. home resales climb to strongest pace since 2023
Jan 14, 2026 4:13 pm - U.S. previously owned home sales climbed in December to the fastest pace since 2023, a welcome sign for a housing market that has lacked momentum for several years.
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Sales of new U.S. homes hold close to fastest pace since 2023
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Should condo board member use work email for association matters?Jan 14, 2026 2:23 pm - Is it a good idea for a condo board member to communicate about association matters using their work e-mail?
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 18-24Jan 13, 2026 5:53 pm - Gardening events, workshops, and plant sales in the Chicago suburbs, including garden club meetings, orchid shows, and classes on topics like pruning, beekeeping, and soil health.
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You’re the reason your home is disorganized. Here’s how to fix that.
Jan 13, 2026 5:07 pm - We asked eight professional organizers to share their tough love advice for clutter problems. Here’s what they want you to know.
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Meet the succulents that look like dolphins and hearts
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Elgin programs offer grants for rehab, painting of homes in historic districtsJan 13, 2026 1:09 pm - Elgin residents can apply now for a grant program designed to help restore homes in the city’s historic districts and a painting program for residents of the Elgin National Watch Historic District.
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Who is qualified to inspect gas fixtures?Jan 13, 2026 12:35 pm - You occasionally discuss how home inspectors inspect gas-burning fixtures. In my opinion, home inspectors are not qualified to inspect gas appliances.
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Tips on planning your 2026 garden, organizing pots and protecting new houseplantsJan 13, 2026 12:33 pm - Chicago Botanic Garden’s Tim Johnson offers tips on garden planning, cleaning and organizing pots and protecting new houseplants.