Home and Garden
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Can association force owner to mow their lawn?Aug 20, 2025 2:31 pm - I live next door to an empty lot that is always filled with overgrown weeds. Can the association force this lot owner to cut their grass and maintain the property?
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Thinking about a heat pump? Some things to know about choosing what's best for you
Aug 20, 2025 2:07 pm - Federal incentives for home energy improvements are running out at the end of the year, so it's decision time for anyone who has been thinking about a heat pump.
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Ask a Vet: Can a special diet help my cat avoid urinary problems?
Aug 20, 2025 1:51 pm - I plan to adopt a couple of kittens/young cats. I want them on a diet that is least likely to cause urinary crystal formation. What can I do to prevent issues?
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Moving to a new home or school can stress kids out. How to make it more manageable
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Tips for growing gladioli and lawn seeding in late summerAug 19, 2025 6:06 pm - I have fond memories of growing gladioli as a kid growing up in Nebraska — and at this point in summer I’m seeing them in bloom around the Chicago area.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 24-30Aug 19, 2025 5:58 pm - Upcoming garden club meetings, plant sales, and garden shows in the Chicago area.
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FHA appraisers are not home inspectorsAug 19, 2025 5:56 pm - Many homebuyers are unclear about the difference between an appraisal and a home inspection. Because of this, they forego a home inspection and are surprised when problems are discovered after the close of escrow.
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You might not like spiders. But you want them in your garden
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Composting helps the planet. This is how to do it, no matter where you live
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Grow fruit trees in small spaces with the trick known as espalier