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Tariffs on lumber and appliances set stage for higher costs on new homes and remodeling projects

By ALEX VEIGA and MAE ANDERSON
Mar 18, 2025 10:30 pm - Shopping for a new home? Ready to renovate your kitchen or install a new deck? You'll be paying more to do so.
What the bird flu outbreak means for backyard bird feeders

By CHRISTINA LARSON
Mar 18, 2025 10:15 pm - Backyard bird enthusiasts can keep their bird feeders up despite a bird flu outbreak sweeping the nation. But there are symptoms to look for and precautions to take, especially if you also have backyard chickens.
Are home inspectors really liable?

By Barry Stone
Mar 18, 2025 9:46 pm - A recent homebuyer with a complaint against a home inspector finds the cost of arbitration more than the home repair costs in question. So what liability should home inspectors have?
Warm days of spring awaken earnest gardeners

By Tim Johnson
Mar 18, 2025 8:54 pm - It’s March so it’s time for gardeners to get busy — check for perennials that may have been nudged from the ground during the freeze-thaw cycle, finish up your pruning and get your vegetable seeds started.
Consider planting an extra row for the hungry in your garden this spring

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Mar 18, 2025 8:27 pm - If you’re gearing up to plant fruits, vegetables or herbs this spring, why not grow some extra to donate to your local soup kitchen or pantry? The national Plant a Row for the Hungry campaign encourages home and community gardeners to do just that to help feed neighbors in need of fresh food.
Home & garden calendar, March 23-29

Mar 18, 2025 8:14 pm - Garden club meetings, plant sales, grafting and more.
Projects to consider before moving into a home

Metro Creative Services
Mar 18, 2025 7:23 pm - It may be best for homeowners to complete several home interior projects while the residence is still empty.
BBB: Spring scams are in full bloom

Submitted by Better Business Bureau
Mar 18, 2025 1:21 pm - The Better Business Bureau says warm weather is the perfect environment for con artists to get inside your home and wallet.
Is litigation the only answer when a seller refuses to return deposit?

By Tom Resnick
Mar 13, 2025 3:21 pm - What should a potential buyer do when the seller refuses to release earnest money after the sales contract is withdrawn after the property’s condition is deemed unacceptable? While a court action may be needed, there could be another solution.
Upcoming deadline for Illinois condominium associations

By Matthew Moodhe
Mar 13, 2025 2:44 pm - The deadline is nearing for association boards to adopt a written policy concerning requests for accessible parking spaces. An expert details the procedures.

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