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10 fall garden tasks to help you prepare for winter

By Kate Morgan
Sep 18, 2024 12:18 am - As the growing season winds down, it’s time to think about cleaning up your garden before winter weather arrives. But there’s more to it than stripping away this year’s plants and removing leaves and branches.
Home and garden calendar, Sept. 22-28

Sep 17, 2024 11:50 pm - Flower shows, house walks, garden talks and more.
Negative space is the secret to a nicer looking home

By Dina Cheney
Sep 17, 2024 11:34 pm - There’s magic in negative space, the empty areas around objects like furniture, art and accessories. Areas of blankness lets focal points shine, adds interest and allows spaces to breathe. Get more tips from interior design pros.
No water service during home inspection

By Barry Stone
Sep 17, 2024 10:36 pm - For a home inspector to inspect a home completely, the water service needs to be functional.
How to choose flowers resistant to animal nibbles

By Tim Johnson
Sep 17, 2024 9:35 pm - Many gardeners have issues with deer and rabbits browsing their gardens. To prevent this, choose flowers that don’t attract these animals.
Dispute between neighbors over beehive leads to calls for regulations in Geneva

By Brenda Schory
Sep 17, 2024 1:17 pm - Geneva City Council members have been asked to regulate beekeeping after a dispute between neighbors.
Mortgage rates just fell again. Here’s what you need to know.

Scott Sowers
Sep 15, 2024 5:22 am - Mortgage rates fell on Thursday to their lowest level since April 2023 — 6.2% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, down from 6.35% a week before, according to Freddie Mac.That’s a sharp drop from the high of 7.8% recorded last October and welcome news for would-be home buyers who have been priced out of the property market, as well as homeowners who bought at high rates and are eager to refinance.
Three brands are top if you’re replacing windows and doors

By Jean Murphy
Sep 13, 2024 7:00 am - If you are ready to sell your home or condominium and want an upgrade to tout on the listing, be sure to mention if you have replaced windows or doors with high-quality national brands like Andersen, Pella or Marvin.
Detail of year-end fund reports in question

By David M. Bendoff
Sep 12, 2024 12:32 am - A board needs to furnish a year-end report of receipts, expenses and the reserve fund. But does it need to break down how the reserve fund was used?
Wright Conservancy awards Geneva owner of restored 1906 Hoyt House

By Brenda Schory
Sep 11, 2024 11:01 am - Patricia MacLachlan, who has owned the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Hoyt House in Geneva since 1974, received an award for her extraordinary commitment to preserving Wright's legacy.

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