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Home & garden calendar, March 17-28

Mar 17, 2026 3:27 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like container gardening, native pollinators, rethinking horticulture, and more.
A rundown on kitchen countertops

Metro Creative Connection
Mar 17, 2026 12:12 pm - Countertops affect the look and feel of kitchens and other interior and exterior spaces. Choosing materials comes down to cost, durability and maintenance.
The tiny forests that could save endangered trees

By Kate Morgan
Mar 17, 2026 11:58 am - David Easterbrook is an unlikely influencer. The retiree has more than 1 million followers watching him water his plants on Instagram. Easterbrook doesn’t have your avera...
Hotel decorators spill their bedroom secrets

By Dina Cheney
Mar 17, 2026 11:54 am - The best-designed hotel rooms often come down to the details. Blackout shades, well-placed light switches and other thoughtful features can make all the difference.
Do you really need a water filter? Here's what experts say

By KIKI SIDERIS
Mar 17, 2026 11:39 am - U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn’t mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building’s plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.
The home trend that can help you get more mileage out of your dining room

By Jolie Kerr
Mar 17, 2026 11:24 am - A hot new trend in repurposing living space is the dining library, which is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: a hybrid of an elegant formal dining room and a cozy reading space.
Bring spring indoors with flowering branches

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Mar 17, 2026 11:04 am - This is a great time of year for pruning — my favorite gardening task — and for bringing branches inside to flower in your home.
No one disclosed old wiring

By Barry Stone
Mar 17, 2026 10:55 am - Our home was built in 1946 and has a serious electrical problem. The previous owner left the old knob-and-tube wiring as-is, and this was never disclosed by our home inspector or the seller.
This trusty formula is the key to quick, healthy skillet meals

By Ellie Krieger
Mar 17, 2026 5:50 am - On the days when I want a flavorful, healthy meal on the table fast (which, honestly, is most days), I rely on a simple formula: Lean protein + no-chop vegetable + quick-cooking whole grain + easy seasoning. There are countless possibilities, and when the elements come together in one pan, it’s even better.
This sticky rice recipe riffs on a dim sum classic

By BETTY LIU
Mar 17, 2026 5:15 am - With with tomato paste and bacon, this riff on lo mai gai from “The Chinese Way” by Betty Liu is reminiscent of paella, but with the sticky-chewy texture of sweet glutinous rice.

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