Home and Garden
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A soothing cup of herbal tea can begin in your garden
Jun 23, 2026 5:49 pm - Drink a fragrant cup of herbal tea, and the intoxicating scent of steeped herbs might calm your mind before you even take a sip. Even better is when they come from your own backyard herb garden.
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Home & garden calendar, June 23-July 4Jun 23, 2026 5:23 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like firefly friendly yards, America250 celebrations, and more. Also, list of garden walks, nature walks, garden shows, workshops and more.
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Summer pruning guide: How to shape hedges and train vinesJun 23, 2026 4:35 pm - It’s a bad sign for the health of your shrubs if they are leafing out sparsely now and there is no new growth at the base.
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Seller asked to leave during home inspectionJun 23, 2026 3:59 pm - We just accepted an offer to buy our home, and our agent made a strange request. She asked that we not be home during the buyers’ home inspection.
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Ask a Vet: Can I catch a virus from my cat?
Jun 23, 2026 2:51 pm - My cat recently died because it had FIV, which I was told was like AIDS in people. Can cats spread viruses to humans?
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Drought over, but homeowners should still keep an eye on water needs for vulnerable plants, treesJun 21, 2026 8:45 pm - While we’re not in an official drought anymore, you may still want to keep an eye on the water needs of your yard’s trees and plants.
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Alternative screening options for standard doors provide natural ventilationJun 18, 2026 10:00 am - I don't want the hassle of always opening a screen door, but I like natural ventilation. Are there additional screening options that would work on a standard door?
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U.S. homebuilder sentiment falls, driven by drop in South
Jun 18, 2026 9:42 am - Confidence among US homebuilders slipped in June, dragged down by rising mortgage rates and materials costs, as well as a sharp drop in sentiment across the South.
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A ‘Tetris’-like home helped two sisters stay connected as they aged
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Understanding rights and obligations for small community associationsJun 17, 2026 6:14 pm - We are a small common interest community association with a very outdated declaration of covenants. Is our association covered by the Common Interest Community Association Act?