Home and Garden
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Single-family, townhouse development in Hawthorn Woods to begin later this summerJul 28, 2026 2:58 pm - M/I Homes of Chicago LLC recently announced it closed on the acquisition of 56 acres on Old McHenry Road north of Route 22 for a new community adjacent to the Kemper Lakes Golf Club.
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Home & garden calendar July 28-Aug. 8Jul 28, 2026 9:00 am - Make plans for upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like insects at night, Blanding’s turtle projects and more. Also where to find nature walks, garden shows and workshops.
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August gardening: Caring for perennials and controlling magnolia scaleJul 28, 2026 4:00 am - Continue to groom your perennials and annuals by removing yellow foliage and spent flowers, and by gently pruning to prevent overgrown borders.
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Buyer fears defects in bank-owned propertyJul 24, 2026 10:45 am - A buyer purchasing a foreclosed home from a bank has concerns about a plumbing leak, holes in the drywall and missing fixtures.
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Why an insulated attic is a good atticJul 22, 2026 6:27 pm - Attic insulation may not be as glamorous as a room remodel, but it is an important component of a safe, comfortable and energy-efficient home.
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New law requires HOAs to adopt, follow collection policyJul 22, 2026 5:49 pm - Illinois Senate Bill 3527 requires condo and community associations to adopt written collection policies before pursuing legal action. It is expected to go into effect Jan. 1, 2027.
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You’re probably not washing these household fabrics often enough
Jul 21, 2026 4:27 pm - Most of us aren’t washing common household fabrics as frequently as we should.
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How cracked walkways threaten homes and residentsJul 21, 2026 3:38 pm - A stunning walkway can set the tone for a space, while a cracked walkway can pose a threat to a home, its residents and any guests who visit to enjoy some R&R in an outdoor living space.
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Battery bank or generator? How to choose the best backup power for your home during an outage
Jul 21, 2026 2:03 pm - From portable battery banks and generators to whole-house systems, there are many backup power choices to consider as extreme weather ramps up and outages happen more often and last longer.
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A gardener’s guide to 5 orchids that mimic animals, insects and even a naked man