Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Can board remove swimming pool without owner approval?Sep 03, 2025 12:57 pm - Our condominium’s swimming pool is old and in need of costly repairs. Can the board remove it without owner approval?
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A guide to fall lawn care for cool-season grassesSep 03, 2025 10:21 am - Fall is an opportune time to tend to a lawn to increase the chances grass grows back strong in spring.
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10 quick cleaning projects for the last days of summerSep 03, 2025 9:46 am - Certain cleaning and organizing tasks are well-suited to the end of summer. Here are 10 quick cleaning projects to tackle now.
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Does window replacement require a permit?Sep 02, 2025 6:10 pm - I'm planning to replace all the windows in the house. Is a building permit required for window replacement?
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It’s a good time to plant greensSep 02, 2025 6:03 pm - Cool-season lettuces, mesclun mixes, and other greens that were planted in early spring can be planted again this month.
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Micro-organizing is key to a tidy home. Here’s how to try it for 30 daysSep 02, 2025 1:09 pm - Almost every “naturally” tidy person is probably using a technique known as micro-organizing to keep their homes in order.
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How can I get my stubborn screen door sliding smoothly again?Sep 02, 2025 12:58 pm - My sliding screen door no longer operates smoothly on its track. How can I make it glide smoothly?
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Turn your garden harvest into a peck of pickled peppers. Or cukes. Even watermelon rindsSep 02, 2025 12:43 pm - Don’t have the patience for pressure canning? Pickling fruits and vegetables is a good way to preserve your harvest.
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Gardening's hidden benefits: How digging in the dirt could bolster mental well-beingSep 02, 2025 11:45 am - Research suggests gardening can reduce stress and lift mood, with benefits increasing the more regularly one gardens.
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Learn seed saving techniques at Lombard Garden Club eventSep 01, 2025 8:59 pm - Paul Velat will discuss techniques for saving viable seeds, determining viability, methods, timing, etc. at a free Lombard Garden Club event on Sept. 15.