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Beware these cleaning hacks. One could even kill you

By Jolie Kerr
May 12, 2026 1:58 pm - TikTok abounds with clever cleaning tips, and some are quite good. But many of the techniques popularized on CleanTok are very bad, indeed.
The secret to making chores so fun that you look forward to them

By Jolie Kerr
May 12, 2026 1:16 pm - Household chores are tiresome, but you can make them more fun by applying “gamification” techniques.
Agent said house was ‘built to code’

By Barry Stone
May 12, 2026 11:03 am - Our son just made an offer on a home. The sellers and their agent say the house was "built to code,” but they won’t say whether the addition was built with a permit.
How to prepare outdoor spaces for Memorial Day entertaining

Metro Creative Connection
May 05, 2026 11:00 pm - Summer entertaining season begins each Memorial Day weekend. Homeowners can take various steps to ensure their outdoor entertaining spaces are comfortable and safe.
Asbestos overlooked in previous column

By Barry Stone
May 04, 2026 5:09 pm - I am a weekly reader of your column, which usually includes great information. But I would like to point out that the answer you gave regarding asbestos in attic insulation fell short.
Cost-effective curb appeal boosters

Metro Creative Connection
Apr 29, 2026 3:56 pm - Boosting curb appeal is a common focus of sellers before listing a property. But what can those who don't have big budgets for major overhauls do to improve their curb appeal?
Volunteers wanted for A-May-Zing Mundelein projects Saturday

Daily Herald report
Apr 28, 2026 2:03 pm - The Mundelein Police Department will host the annual A-May-Zing Mundelein volunteer event Saturday.
How to repurpose rooms and breathe new life into a home

Metro Creative Connection
Apr 27, 2026 5:11 pm - Repurposing rooms in a home comes down to aligning the space a person has with their lifestyle needs.
Removing roots from septic system

By Barry Stone
Apr 27, 2026 4:24 pm - We had the septic system inspected. The contractor found a large mass of tree roots in the tank and recommended we flush 10 pounds of copper sulfate down the toilet. We’re concerned this won't get rid of the roots or that it might harm or kill trees in our front yard.
3 ways to maximize a real estate investment

Metro Creative Connection
Apr 21, 2026 10:09 am - Real estate has long been considered a great investment, and various strategies can help investors bolster their returns.

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