Home and Garden
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This hidden electricity drain can have a massive impact
Oct 07, 2025 4:00 pm - The lights are off, the house is quiet and nothing seems to be running. But electricity is silently flowing through the plugs in your home. This hidden drain is known as phantom energy.
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How to grow a giant pumpkin, with help from science
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As the garden winds down, it's time to care for winter-prepping birds
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Fortune Brands opens new campus headquarters in DeerfieldOct 04, 2025 1:30 pm - Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc., an industry leader in home, security and digital products, has opened its new headquarters in Deerfield.
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Should home inspectors disclose asbestos?Oct 03, 2025 12:16 pm - The home inspector I hired never mentioned that the floor tiles and air duct insulation contain asbestos. Shouldn't he have pointed this out?
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‘Mini-forests’ are rare in the US. The Algonquin Garden Club is planting one in Kane County
Oct 01, 2025 1:24 pm - Launching a first-of-its-kind ecological project in the region, the Algonquin Garden Club will transform a small plot in the Dixie Briggs Fromm Nature Preserve in Dundee Township into a "mini-forest."
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A guide to energy-efficient kitchen hacksSep 30, 2025 6:06 pm - The pros and cons of using small countertop appliances versus kitchen ranges/ovens for cooking.
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Who’s who in your HOA? A guide to the key playersSep 30, 2025 5:47 pm - Learn about the roles and duties of officers in your homeowners association.
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Fall gardening tasks to prepare for winterSep 30, 2025 4:17 pm - Now that fall has arrived, it's time to prepare gardens for winter, including moving herbs indoors before frost and installing stepping stones.
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How to use tech in the garden and still keep your serenitySep 30, 2025 2:29 pm - Gardening tech is evolving to make plant care easier and more efficient. New tools, including AI, can help keep plants healthy and manage pests.