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Home & garden calendar, June 29-July 6

Jul 06, 2025 9:06 am - Here’s a list of garden events, walks and more happening June 29-July 6 in the Chicago suburbs.
The only 5 cleaning products you really need

By Jolie Kerr
Jul 06, 2025 9:05 am - Arm yourself against household dirt and grime with these five essential cleaning products.
Simple ways to get through a power outage

By Metro Creative
Jul 06, 2025 9:05 am - No one wants to be inconvenienced by a loss of power, but taking certain steps in anticipation of a potential outage can make it easier to manage these unwelcome disruptions.
Washable rugs are everywhere — but are they worth it?

By Jolie Kerr
Jul 06, 2025 9:04 am - Washable rugs promise convenience but have drawbacks like bunching, visible padding, and challenges with vacuuming. They work best in small, high-traffic areas.
A guide to quieter, more efficient central air conditioners

By James Dulley
Jul 06, 2025 9:03 am - Replacing an old air conditioning unit with a newer, more efficient model will make you more comfortable and save on cooling costs as well.
Secret listing? Banned? Why Zillow isn’t showing you the whole market.

By Rachel Kurzius
Jul 06, 2025 9:03 am - Zillow now requires listings be on MLS within a day or face ban, sparking backlash from Compass, which calls it a monopoly. Sellers may keep homes off MLS to test demand before officially listing.
21 things you can declutter with zero emotional energy

By Jolie Kerr
Jul 06, 2025 9:02 am - If you’re drowning in stuff and struggling with where to start, or you just want some quick decluttering wins, try hunting down these items that are taking up space in all our homes.
It’s time to tackle summer gardening tasks: Pruning, weeding and deadheading

By Tim Johnson
Jun 26, 2025 6:53 am - Pruning is one of my favorite gardening tasks, and the summer pruning season is about to start in earnest.
The completely correct guide to cleaning your toilet

By Jolie Kerr
Jun 26, 2025 6:52 am - You probably know how to clean a toilet. It’s a chore most of us have done countless times. But knowing how to do something and knowing how to do something the right way are two different things.
Do I really need to seal my driveway?

By Jeanne Huber
Jun 26, 2025 6:50 am - There is considerable debate about whether it’s truly necessary to seal asphalt or concrete driveways, but there is also general agreement about the benefits of doing it.

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