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How to use all those takeout chopsticks in your junk drawer

By Becky Krystal
Apr 29, 2025 5:18 am - You can do more with that stash of takeout chopsticks clogging up your junk drawer than just eating with them or tossing them out in frustration. Here are some creative ways to get use out of them before bidding them a fond farewell.
How to make sure your house Is healthy

By Diana Melichar
Apr 25, 2025 10:22 am - We do a lot to maintain our physical health. But did you know that your home also needs a checkup from time to time to stay healthy? Here are some things to consider to keep your house — and you — healthy.
Spring is in bloom as Midwest Tulip Fest opens in Maple Park

By Rick West
Apr 23, 2025 12:54 pm - Over 700,000 tulips of 30 different varieties will be on display across eight acres at Kuipers Family Farm for Midwest Tulip Fest, which opened Wednesday.
Pro designers offer best kid bedroom paint colors

By Kathryn O'Shea-Evans
Apr 23, 2025 1:30 am - Childhood bedrooms are made for creating your own little dreamland as you begin to dip your toes into the wider world. Designers encourage parents to go ahead and indulge them while you can.
Home & garden calendar, April 27-May 4

Apr 23, 2025 12:56 am - All about dahlias, floral design, plant sales and more.
Buyer suspicious of team approach

By Barry Stone
Apr 22, 2025 2:43 pm - My agent recommended a pair of home inspectors who work together as a team. At first, this seemed like a good idea. But another inspector I talked to argued against having a two-person inspection.
Some tidying up and preventive tips for spring

By Tim Johnson
Apr 22, 2025 1:29 pm - Tidying up the garden bed edges will make it easier to mow your lawn. Core aerating your lawn makes the grass healthier. What other tips for spring will beautify your landscape?
Owner meeting to discuss proposed budget not required

By Matthew Moodhe
Apr 17, 2025 6:25 pm - Unit owners only need to get a copy of the proposed budget in writing before the board votes on it. A separate meeting of unit owners to explain and discuss the budget is not required.
Offer high? Offer low? What’s a buyer to do?

By Tom Peterson
Apr 16, 2025 1:30 am - As home sales awaken from a prolonged winter slumber, for-sale signs sprout like daffodils. They are just an entry point to what home shoppers really want to know: the listing price, which for most buyers spells the difference between homeownership dreams and reality. Whether markets heat up or cool down, determining “fair market value” is vital.
Improving or replacing garage door offers several benefits

By James Dulley
Apr 16, 2025 1:17 am - There are several advantages of a new efficient garage door. It will keep you comfortable when working on your projects, reduce energy losses and be quieter. How to choose the best option for your garage.

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