Home and Garden
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Seller asked to leave during home inspectionJun 23, 2026 3:59 pm - We just accepted an offer to buy our home, and our agent made a strange request. She asked that we not be home during the buyers’ home inspection.
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Ask a Vet: Can I catch a virus from my cat?
Jun 23, 2026 2:51 pm - My cat recently died because it had FIV, which I was told was like AIDS in people. Can cats spread viruses to humans?
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Drought over, but homeowners should still keep an eye on water needs for vulnerable plants, treesJun 21, 2026 8:45 pm - While we’re not in an official drought anymore, you may still want to keep an eye on the water needs of your yard’s trees and plants.
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Alternative screening options for standard doors provide natural ventilationJun 18, 2026 10:00 am - I don't want the hassle of always opening a screen door, but I like natural ventilation. Are there additional screening options that would work on a standard door?
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U.S. homebuilder sentiment falls, driven by drop in South
Jun 18, 2026 9:42 am - Confidence among US homebuilders slipped in June, dragged down by rising mortgage rates and materials costs, as well as a sharp drop in sentiment across the South.
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A ‘Tetris’-like home helped two sisters stay connected as they aged
Jun 18, 2026 9:25 am - A custom-designed “Tetris”-like home helped two sisters in Ottawa, Canada, stay connected as they aged.
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Understanding rights and obligations for small community associationsJun 17, 2026 6:14 pm - We are a small common interest community association with a very outdated declaration of covenants. Is our association covered by the Common Interest Community Association Act?
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DIY or hire a pro? Here’s what to know about landscaping your yard
Jun 17, 2026 12:02 am - Getting help with landscaping isn’t limited to planting bushes and flowers; it’s also about hardscaping (patios, walks), placing trees in optimal spots and plotting out your property.
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Summer pet safety: How to prevent heatstroke and other seasonal dangersJun 16, 2026 10:58 pm - Most of us look forward to the warm summer months, but dog owners must be acutely aware of health dangers unique to the season. Hot summer temperatures can cause heatstroke in dogs.
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5 tomato superstars for a mouthwatering summer harvest
Jun 16, 2026 10:20 pm - Every year, I grow at least one new-to-me tomato variety in hopes of discovering the next best thing, but in the end, I keep returning to the same five superstars.