Home and Garden
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Custom framing prices have doubled over the past decade. Here’s why.
Nov 18, 2025 4:38 pm - Custom framing has never been cheap, but it’s also never been quite as costly as it is now.
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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
Nov 18, 2025 2:12 pm - Baby boomers hold more than $85 trillion in assets, making them the richest generation by far. New research explores the extraordinary rise in their good fortunes — one that experts say successive generations will be hard-pressed to replicate.
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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.
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Should commercial properties be inspected?Nov 17, 2025 1:22 pm - I've made a purchase offer on a four-unit commercial property. Do investors typically hire home inspectors for this kind of property?
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Association board must meet at least 4 times yearlyNov 13, 2025 6:29 pm - The boards of associations must meet a minimum number of times but after that, the frequency should be determined by the business that needs to be conducted.
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Home & garden calendar, Nov. 16-22Nov 12, 2025 4:14 pm - Learn about suburban farming, growing tea gardens, winter tree ID, and more with garden club meetings around the suburbs.
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Transform fallen leaves into valuable leaf mold for your garden this fall
Nov 11, 2025 11:31 pm - Fall leaves can be golden for the gardener savvy enough to harness their potential. Leaves spread over a garden bed decompose, adding richness to the soil. But if you cook up a batch of leaf mold, you’ll see some surprising benefits in your garden.