Home and Garden
-
It’s the perfect time to prune — here’s howFeb 01, 2024 6:00 am - What’s a good winter project for gardeners? Pruning! In winter, you can clearly see structural problems in trees and shrubs when the leaves are gone, and you can prune mo...
-
Turn your bedroom into a relaxing retreatJan 31, 2024 6:15 am - Bedrooms are more than places to lay our heads at the end of the day. Bedrooms serve different functions, and not all are conducive to relaxation. People who use their be...
-
Bigger, bolder, better: New carpet and rug trendsJan 31, 2024 6:00 am - Want to create a more visually pleasing, comfortable, and functional home heading into 2024? It’s smart to keep up with trends afoot in the carpet and rug space, as thes...
-
Which vegetables to plant come spring? Depends on your taste — and your grocery billJan 27, 2024 6:00 am - “What should I plant?” is a question new vegetable gardeners tend to ask me over winter, when planning their first gardens. In the past, I’ve always advised them to plant...
-
Paperwhite narcissus bulbs can be grown indoorsJan 26, 2024 6:37 am - You can grow paperwhite narcissus from bulbs. Place them in a pot that has growing medium designed especially for container plants. Be sure the container has a drainage ...
-
Should home inspectors mention asbestosJan 26, 2024 6:30 am - Q: From time to time, your column addresses the subject of asbestos, and you sometimes refer to building materials as “possibly containing asbestos.” As a home inspector...
-
Kitchen design trending toward smarter, warmerJan 26, 2024 6:15 am - The most functional, valued and essential room in your home remains your kitchen – a sacred space where family members regularly gather to prep food, enjoy meals and cong...
-
Types of liability insurance for associationsJan 26, 2024 6:00 am - Q. Our association is considering a change in its liability insurance carrier. We currently have what I understand is a “claims made” liability insurance policy...
-
Are security deposits more trouble than they are worth?Jan 26, 2024 6:00 am - Q. I have owned rental property in the Chicago suburbs for many years. Over the past year or two, many of the folks that I know that also rent property in the area st...
-
Warning signs of electrical problemsJan 20, 2024 6:00 am - Homeowners know that owning a home provides a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Home ownership also can increase the chances individuals view their homes as a san...