Home and Garden
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‘Holiday’ lights in dispute with homeowners’ associationAug 22, 2024 6:59 pm - A reader was fined $100 for white miniature lights on a balcony, under the “holiday lights” homeowners’ association rule. What recourse do they have?
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Looking to buy a home? You may now need to factor in the cost of your agent’s commission
Aug 20, 2024 11:49 pm - Thinking of buying a home with the help of a real estate agent? You can no longer take it for granted that a seller will cover the cost of your agent’s commission.
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Home and garden calendar, Aug. 25-Sept. 5Aug 20, 2024 10:10 pm - Heirloom vegetables, mushroom foraging, seed swapping and more.
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Hammerheads (the garden variety) pose a threat to earthworms
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Why your garden hose keeps breaking — and what to do about it
Aug 19, 2024 11:38 pm - If your garden hose springs leaks and forms cracks, sometimes the same season you bought it, you’re not alone. Industry pros have a few suggestions for selecting — and maintaining — a garden hose so it will go the distance.
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Seeds are gifts from nature, one organic producer says. It’s ending sales and giving them away
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Take cuttings now to overwinter annualsAug 16, 2024 9:02 pm - Hate to say goodbye to your annuals? Then don’t. Take cuttings to overwinter them and have fresh plants for next spring.
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Board could ask owner to use a water detectorAug 15, 2024 7:59 pm - One owner has repeatedly allowed water leaks to damage other units. Can the board require the owner to install a water detector to prevent future problems?
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Home and garden calendar, Aug. 18-24Aug 13, 2024 11:02 pm - Bonsai, plant swaps, garden club meetings and classes.
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It’s not too early to think spring for bulb shoppingAug 13, 2024 10:58 pm - In the garden this month, look for bare spots in your lawn and perennials that might be overgrown. Also, start planning your spring bulb purchases.