Home and Garden
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DIY or hire a pro? Here’s what to know about landscaping your yard
Jun 17, 2026 12:02 am - Getting help with landscaping isn’t limited to planting bushes and flowers; it’s also about hardscaping (patios, walks), placing trees in optimal spots and plotting out your property.
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Summer pet safety: How to prevent heatstroke and other seasonal dangersJun 16, 2026 10:58 pm - Most of us look forward to the warm summer months, but dog owners must be acutely aware of health dangers unique to the season. Hot summer temperatures can cause heatstroke in dogs.
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5 tomato superstars for a mouthwatering summer harvest
Jun 16, 2026 10:20 pm - Every year, I grow at least one new-to-me tomato variety in hopes of discovering the next best thing, but in the end, I keep returning to the same five superstars.
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Mending clothes makes a comeback as a way to save money — and the planet
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Gardeners often hear about supposed hacks and quick fixes. Here are some common ones debunked
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How to protect trees and maintain garden borders this seasonJun 16, 2026 5:09 pm - Trees planted in lawns can benefit from a mulched ring to reduce competition with grass roots and to keep mowers and weed whips from damaging trunks.
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Home inspector relied on seller’s disclosureJun 16, 2026 4:12 pm - A homebuyer said her inspector’s negligence led to a costly hidden shower leak discovery.
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Home & garden calendar, June 16-27Jun 16, 2026 3:52 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, including celebrations of America's 250th birthday. Also listings of garden walks, garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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U.S. home sales surge to the fastest pace this year despite rising mortgage rates and prices
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Small HOA discovers decade of unfiled taxesJun 10, 2026 6:09 pm - I recently purchased a unit that is part of a small self-managed HOA. We believe that no income tax returns have been filed for this association in the last 10 years or so, possibly ever.