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Thinking about a heat pump? Some things to know about choosing what's best for you

By CALEIGH WELLS
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.
Ask a Vet: Can a special diet help my cat avoid urinary problems?

By Jane Sykes
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?
Moving to a new home or school can stress kids out. How to make it more manageable

By KATHERINE ROTH
Aug 20, 2025 1:44 pm - Summer can be a time of big transitions for kids. It's often the season for moving to a new home or preparing for a different school. And that brings worry and stress.
Tips for growing gladioli and lawn seeding in late summer

By Tim Johnson
Aug 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.
Home & garden calendar, Aug. 24-30

Aug 19, 2025 5:58 pm - Upcoming garden club meetings, plant sales, and garden shows in the Chicago area.
FHA appraisers are not home inspectors

By Barry Stone
Aug 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.
You might not like spiders. But you want them in your garden

By Kate Morgan
Aug 19, 2025 5:46 pm - Although often feared, spiders are important garden predators that control pests, enrich soil, and support birds and other wildlife.
Composting helps the planet. This is how to do it, no matter where you live

By CALEIGH WELLS
Aug 19, 2025 5:37 pm - Composting helps the planet. Here is how to do it, no matter where you live.
Grow fruit trees in small spaces with the trick known as espalier

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Aug 19, 2025 5:29 pm - If you'd love to grow fruit trees but think you don’t have the space, think again. You don’t need an orchard or even a large backyard to enjoy garden-picked fruit.
The best blue paint colors, according to design pros

By Kathryn O'Shea-Evans
Aug 19, 2025 5:16 pm - As a paint color, blue is endlessly versatile, in part because it works well with many other colors. Here are nine shades of blue that designers swear by.

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