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Will adding solar film to my windows help with temperature control?

By Jeanne Huber
Jan 07, 2025 8:31 pm - Solar film applied to your windows can help you block out the heat of the summer, or retain heat in the winter. The key is knowing what film to use and how and where to install it.
Living fences. Leaves with holes. A lived-in vibe. And other likely garden trends for 2025

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Jan 07, 2025 8:11 pm - What will our gardens look like in 2025? The Garden Media Group’s annual Garden Trends Report forecasts how environmental, fashion, food, retail, media and other trends will trickle down into the gardening realm.
Midwinter in your yard is for the birds

By Tim Johnson
Jan 07, 2025 7:52 pm - This time of year is good for indoor gardening, and particularly good for those wanting to attract birds to their yard.
Home & garden calendar, Jan. 12-18

Jan 07, 2025 7:36 pm - Turf grass alternatives, vegetable gardening basics and more.
Asbestos insulation not disclosed to buyers

By Barry Stone
Jan 06, 2025 10:09 pm - New owners are dismayed to discover asbestos insulation on the air ducts. They’re worried about their health and want to know if the home inspector or sellers are liable for nondisclosure.
Ringing in the new year with new laws for boards

By Matthew Moodhe
Jan 02, 2025 6:05 pm - With the new year, there are often new laws from Springfield and/or Washington D.C. that affect community associations. Here some that will affect either condominiums, townhouses or homeowner associations.
You’re probably washing your sweaters wrong

By Jiselle Lee
Jan 01, 2025 7:13 pm - For some of us, nothing is better than sweaters: sleek merino wool crewnecks, ivory cashmere, chunky cable-knits. But for some, nothing is worse than washing them, with the pilling, shrinking, complex care tags, dry cleaning bills and hand-washing. Experts say many people are wary of cleaning sweaters, but they needn’t be.
Find out where your firewood comes from to prevent the spread of invasive pests

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Jan 01, 2025 6:34 pm - Crackling fires have long been a gathering place where idyllic chestnuts are roasted, stories shared and souls warmed, whether around a hearth or at a campsite. Some folks cut their own wood and let it season, but most buy their wood without much thought about where it came from. As it happens, where our firewood comes from matters a lot.
How to get that drain unclogged, and other wisdom from plumbers

By Jolie Kerr
Jan 01, 2025 6:28 pm - Plumbing disasters can be funny in the retelling — unless they’re happening to you, that is. Professional plumbers offer the best advice to avoid problems, and how to best fix them if they occur.
Home sales notch fourth straight month of gains in November

By Aaron Gregg
Jan 01, 2025 5:56 pm - The housing market accelerated for the fourth consecutive month in November, with a widely followed indicator of pending home sales from the National Association of Realtors gaining 2.2 percent over October. Homebuyers seem to have grown accustomed to stubbornly high mortgage rates, as they’re buying new homes at a steady clip across the United States.

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