Home and Garden
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What to know before buying that dream vacation home in another country
Jun 16, 2019 6:00 am - At their three-bedroom vacation home in Baja California, Mexico, Amy and Chad Wells have a wall of windows looking onto the Pacific Ocean, a beach right below their deck...
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It's risky to combine appraisals and home inspectionsJun 16, 2019 6:00 am - Q, I'm thinking about adding home inspection services to my real estate appraisal business. According to articles I've read, a home inspection can be done concurrently w...
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No broker involved in family house saleJun 15, 2019 7:00 am - Q. I have a family member who would like to buy my senior parents' home in a closed sale (without a real estate agent) to avoid commissions. What are the pros and cons o...
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Four simple steps toward a healthier homeJun 14, 2019 7:00 am - Can your home help you get healthier? Interior designers say clients don't just want help creating a more beautiful home anymore. They want to create living spaces where...
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Arlington Heights Garden Club boutique set for June 23Jun 13, 2019 1:00 am - The Arlington Heights Garden Club will host its 2019 Garden Walk & Unique Boutique from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 11...
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How to share a deed and a mortgage without an 'I do'Jun 12, 2019 11:00 pm - My partner had a goal: He wanted to be a homeowner by 30. A natural at saving, he built up a down payment throughout his mid-20s. I, on the other hand, always struggled ...
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Midwest Groundcovers completes newest solar power projectJun 11, 2019 11:00 pm - Realgy LLC announced the completion of their newest solar photovoltaic (PV) system consisting of 325 watts at Midwest Groundcovers, LLC. Their 240-watt system installed ...
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Half-doll whisk brooms came in handyJun 09, 2019 7:01 am - Q. I have owned the item seen in this photo for some time and really don't know what it is used for or if it has any value. The female figurine is porcelain and attached...
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First limit pests and disease and then treat responsiblyJun 09, 2019 7:00 am - It's bound to happen in the garden. The foliage is spotted, yellowing or curling. Or something is enjoying leaves as a snack. Our first reaction might be to reach for pe...
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Get weeds out now before they go to seedJun 09, 2019 7:00 am - Weeds are really growing now. My definition of a weed is a plant that is out of place. A good time to weed is when the soil is moist — the roots come out more easily. I...