Home and Garden
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Cut utility bills with DIY solar water heaterApr 18, 2024 6:00 am - A simple batch solar water heater system warms water passively before it enters a powered water heater.
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8 ways to personalize your rental — and get your deposit backApr 18, 2024 6:00 am - Making cosmetic upgrades, even if you’re renting, can help you feel excited about your living space.
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Check for winter burn on evergreensApr 18, 2024 6:00 am - Spring means adding color to your garden — and don’t forget to check for winter damage to evergreens.
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‘Still too trusting’: Officials warn of surge in driveway paving scamsApr 15, 2024 4:44 pm - Suburban officials and the Better Business Bureau are warning of a surge in scammers swindling thousands of dollars from homeowners and leaving behind shoddy or nonexiste...
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Amid erratic weather, local garden centers keep springing forwardApr 11, 2024 6:10 pm - Snow in April. Unseasonably warm 70-degree days in March. Springtime weather in the Chicago area is inconsistent and uncertain, but local garden centers and nurseries tak...
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Continue garden cleanup, pruning before planting seasonApr 11, 2024 6:15 am - Gardens are blooming early this year, making it all the more important to get that pruning and debris cleanup done before planting season begins.
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How to care for a potted lily and other gift plantsApr 10, 2024 6:00 am - Gift plants often are discarded after the blooms fade, but they can thrive for years if you treat them right.
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U.S. home insurance premiums may hit a record this year, report warns
Apr 07, 2024 5:57 am - U.S. home insurance rates are expected to reach a record high this year, with the biggest increases occurring in states prone to severe weather events, according to a new...
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Labor of love: Architect designs dream house for her motherApr 05, 2024 5:00 am - Architect Jennifer Lee wanted to honor her mother by following “a grand tradition of young architects building houses for their parents.” The result is a home her mom can live in as she ages.
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Condominium balcony can’t be extendedApr 04, 2024 6:56 pm - A bigger balcony would be nice, but are you allowed to enlarge yours in a condo association?