Home and Garden
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Buyers find undisclosed electrical problemSep 23, 2025 2:13 pm - We bought a triplex about a year ago and hired a home inspector to find the defects. But he missed something that could cost us a lot of money.
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Powdery mildew hits gardens in the late season, but isn’t a cause for concernSep 23, 2025 1:59 pm - Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease affecting many plants in late summer, but is not a major concern at this time of year.
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Fall is prime season for home improvement scams, BBB warnsSep 18, 2025 11:35 am - As the crisp air of autumn rolls in, homeowners begin preparing for colder weather — and unfortunately, scammers do, too. The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to stay vigilant against seasonal scams that tend to spike during the fall months.
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Condo tenant caught stealing packagesSep 17, 2025 3:06 pm - One of the tenants of a condominium in our association was clearly captured on a security camera video taking packages of other residents from our mail area.
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US homebuilder sentiment stays low despite mortgage rate drop
Sep 17, 2025 9:55 am - Sentiment among U.S. homebuilders remained at one of its lowest levels in years this month, underscoring the deep freeze in the housing market despite a recent drop in mortgage rates.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 21-27Sep 16, 2025 6:11 pm - Upcoming gardening events and clubs in the Chicago area, including presentations on monarchs, invasive plants, fall flowers, and harvesting herbs.
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Dust is sneaky, but it’s also predictable. Here’s where it likes to hide
Sep 16, 2025 5:08 pm - Dust is sneaky, but it’s also predictable. Here’s where it likes to hide.
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A 20-minute ‘closing shift’ gets you more than a clean kitchen
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Honey oak is back in our homes. Just don’t call it honey oak.
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Transform your houseplants into art with this Japanese gardening technique
Sep 16, 2025 4:34 pm - The third week of September is National Houseplant Week. It’s a great time to explore a practice called kokedama and have a little fun making a special addition to our collections.