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Removing roots from septic system

By Barry Stone
Apr 27, 2026 4:24 pm - We had the septic system inspected. The contractor found a large mass of tree roots in the tank and recommended we flush 10 pounds of copper sulfate down the toilet. We’re concerned this won't get rid of the roots or that it might harm or kill trees in our front yard.
Will contractor’s lien prevent sale of condo unit?

By Matthew Moodhe
Apr 21, 2026 3:27 pm - A roofing contractor filed a lien against the individual units of our building. Will this lien prevent me from closing on an upcoming sale of my unit?
Ask a Vet: Is it wrong to declaw my cat?

By Jane Sykes, D.V.M.
Apr 21, 2026 1:27 pm - My cat shreds the furniture with her claws and has ruined an expensive couch. I’m thinking of relinquishing her to a shelter, but I don’t want her to be put to sleep. Should I get her declawed?
Home & garden calendar, April 21-May 2

Daily Herald report
Apr 21, 2026 1:14 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like sustainable stormwater management, container garden arrangements and more. Also listings of wildflower walks, plant sales and shows.
Yes, you can make friends with trees. Here’s why it’s a good idea

By Kate Morgan
Apr 21, 2026 1:04 pm - It’s not unusual to feel a bond with a specific tree. It’s also not unusual for that bond to feel a lot like friendship. We form interspecies relationships with our pets, so why not plants?
How to save money on tree work and still get good results

By Kevin Brasler
Apr 21, 2026 12:29 pm - Tree work requires professional expertise for pruning, disease management, and removal, with companies showing significant quality differences in service and advice.
Why we can’t sit alone with our thoughts anymore

By Jenny Singer
Apr 21, 2026 12:05 pm - A growing number of Americans, particularly students and young adults, are consuming audio content for nearly four hours daily, creating a constant soundtrack to their lives.
3 ways to maximize a real estate investment

Metro Creative Connection
Apr 21, 2026 10:09 am - Real estate has long been considered a great investment, and various strategies can help investors bolster their returns.
Have you seen this beaded glassware at restaurants? Of course you have.

By Emily Heil
Apr 21, 2026 5:39 am - You’ve almost certainly seen the Jupiter glass: It has rows of raised beads, like a stack of delicate pearl necklaces looped around the vessel. It comes in a rainbow of colors, from sky-blue to a pale rose. Once you notice, you’ll see them everywhere. But why is it so popular?
Two complaints against property managers

By Barry Stone
Apr 20, 2026 6:29 pm - A few months before moving, I noticed a crack in the bathroom window by the stall shower. I notified management, and now they are charging the cost of the repair against my security deposit.

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