Home and Garden
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An unseasonable appetite for mintFeb 21, 2016 12:00 am - I recently had a craving for fresh mint. I wanted to toss it with sliced oranges, knead it into meatballs and steep it for tea, even though January is not mint's time. ...
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False blue indigo deserves a spot in the gardenFeb 21, 2016 12:00 am - Gardeners often spend time in winter months planning changes to their landscapes. It might be an adjustment required because of changing conditions, like maturing trees ...
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Zillow forecasts some relief in sight for rentersFeb 20, 2016 12:01 am - Steadily rising rents have created a major problem for many families. In some cases, it has made it impossible for them to save for a needed down payment on a home they ...
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Board lacked authority to impose leasing restrictionFeb 20, 2016 12:00 am - The Illinois Appellate Court has invalidated a rule adopted by the board of a condominium that imposed a leasing restriction. Stobe v. 842-848 West Bradley Place Condomi...
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Agent, broker, salesperson or realtor?Feb 20, 2016 12:00 am - Q. I have a question on the terminology Realtors use to describe themselves. I see "licensed RE salesperson" and "licensed associate real estate broker." Only a few week...
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Mortgage repayment is a common topic for readersFeb 19, 2016 11:00 pm - Editor's note: This is the first article in a four-part series that will be published in HomesSaturday. Questions from readers about why and how to pay off a mortgage ea...
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Federal mortgage agencies unlikely to trump building codeFeb 19, 2016 12:00 am - Q. I recently read your article explaining the legal requirements for a bedroom, but I have heard Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac do not agree with these standards for home a...
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Common household plants pose poison risk to petsFeb 19, 2016 12:00 am - More than 1,000 different species of plants and other vegetation can sicken or even kill dogs, cats and horses. Q. I have several leafy elephant ear plants, both inside ...
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Registration underway for garden plots at The Chapel in LibertyvilleFeb 19, 2016 12:00 am - Registration is underway for Libertyville Gardens on the grounds of The Chapel, 1200 American Way, east of Route 45 off Winchester Road. Interested gardeners can lease p...
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Carve out a space just for the kidsFeb 16, 2016 6:21 am - One very easy way to stretch space in a child's bedroom is to buy a bunk bed. It's brilliant! This is one way to create a play area and a homework spot in a space-starve...