Home and Garden
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14 plants to try for a sweeter-smelling backyard
Jun 26, 2025 6:50 am - Scented plants perfume the air, attract pollinators and can help you relax. Here are some easy-to-care-for options to help you enjoy those lazy, sunny days.
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Home inspector didn’t inspect furnaceJun 26, 2025 6:48 am - A home inspector missed critical furnace issues. What else did they overlook that could cost you thousands?
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What to do if your home is damaged in a stormJun 26, 2025 6:48 am - Knowing what to do in the aftermath of a storm that damaged or destroyed a home can start victims on the road to recovery that much sooner.
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Condo boards navigate quorum rules and bylaw adoptionJun 26, 2025 6:45 am - In this week’s Condo Talk, Matthew Moodhe answers questions about quorum rules and HOA bylaw adoptions.
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Home & garden calendar, June 29-July 6Jun 26, 2025 6:43 am - Here’s a list of garden events, walks and more happening June 29-July 6 in the Chicago suburbs.
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Want your garden to smell as good as it looks? These flowers can do the job
Jun 26, 2025 6:40 am - Add fragrance to your garden by adding flowers such as lilacs, magnolias, roses, jasmine and hyacinths.
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May home sales barely move as high mortgage rates, prices, weigh on housing market
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The difference between commissions and committees in HOAsJun 21, 2025 7:26 am - Many HOAs establish what are actually commissions and call them “committees” in error. The improper delegation of board authority to a committee or commission can undermine the legality of actions taken by that group.
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Home & garden calendar, June 22-28Jun 21, 2025 7:26 am - “Gardening for Life,” garden walks and more.
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Homebuyer cracking up over builder’s warrantyJun 21, 2025 7:26 am - Homebuyer discovers concrete defects after warranty expires. Builder attempts cheap repair that fails. Homeowner should seek legal advice to get builder to properly fix or replace concrete.