Home and Garden
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Compass and Zillow take private-listing feud to New York courtroom
Nov 19, 2025 6:20 pm - Two heavyweights in the US residential real estate market, Compass Inc. and Zillow Inc., face off in a New York courtroom this week in a legal battle that could reshape the future of how homes are marketed and sold in the country.
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Daily tasks to keep your kitchen cleanNov 19, 2025 5:00 am - Kitchens require frequent cleaning. A handful of daily cleaning tasks can help keep people safe and healthy.
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Why window units could be a better way to heat apartments
Nov 18, 2025 5:43 pm - Compact heat pumps that slot into windows could be a planet-friendly way to efficiently heat and cool apartment buildings without breaking the bank, experts say.
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13 simple steps to get your home guest-ready for the holidays
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Custom framing prices have doubled over the past decade. Here’s why.
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Home & garden calendar, Nov. 23-29Nov 18, 2025 4:21 pm - Upcoming events include the Naperville Garden Club's Cup of Cheer Home Tour, Holiday Market & Tea; MCC’s Poinsettia, Pottery, and Plant Sale; and workshops and programs on topics like public gardens, winter containers, native ground covers, and bonsai.
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Doing these fall garden chores will make your spring easier
Nov 18, 2025 4:17 pm - We tend to think that fall is when the garden winds down, and spring is when the work begins. But there are several chores that, if completed now, will make your spring job much easier.
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How baby boomers got so rich, and why their kids are unlikely to catch up
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Condo buyer’s liability after foreclosure saleNov 17, 2025 6:52 pm - What amounts can a condominium association recover from a new owner after a foreclosure sale of a unit?
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Bring life to your winter garden with greens and berriesNov 17, 2025 3:12 pm - I like having containers with greens in them over the winter to add interest to my garden.