Home and Garden
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How to make your home feel like a spa on a budgetSep 25, 2024 2:39 am - Nothing can quite match the pampering, posh and contended experience you get when visiting a luxury spa. But the pros suggest recreating this feeling in the comforts of your own home isn’t as difficult as you would imagine with the right products, preparation and imagination.
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Two plumbing problemsSep 25, 2024 2:07 am - The main sewer line keeps getting clogged with roots and has to be cleaned out every three months. The line might need to be replaced, or possibly lined with a synthetic material, a new technique that’s cheaper than replacement.
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Home and garden calendar, Sept. 29-Oct. 5Sep 25, 2024 1:57 am - Garden clubs, fall planting parties, bulb sales and more.
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Pink or blue? Apply sulfur to turn those pink hydrangeas blue againSep 25, 2024 1:55 am - If your blue hydrangeas have turned pink this year, a sulfur application may return the new flowers’ color to blue.
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For home shoppers, the Fed’s big rate cut is likely just a small step toward affording a homeSep 23, 2024 9:55 am - The Federal Reserve gave home shoppers what they hoped for this week: a big rate cut and a signal of more cuts to come. Even so, aspiring homebuyers and homeowners eager...
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Mortgage rates are coming down — and homebuyers are ready to pounce
Sep 20, 2024 1:41 pm - For Americans mulling a home purchase, this week’s interest rate cut meant just one thing: It’s time to get back in the game. The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates b...
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Violation fines should come after written notice and hearingSep 19, 2024 6:00 pm - Is your board handling violation fines properly? Illinois law allows the board to levy a fine for a violation of the declaration or rules, after providing written notice of a violation and an opportunity for a hearing. Further, the decision to levy a fine must be made at an open board meeting.
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Bathroom lighting options can save moneySep 19, 2024 4:40 pm - People don’t often think about lighting and efficiency when it comes to bathroom remodeling, it is as important a factor as installing the proper vanity or plumbing fixtures.
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10 fall garden tasks to help you prepare for winter
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Home and garden calendar, Sept. 22-28Sep 17, 2024 11:50 pm - Flower shows, house walks, garden talks and more.