Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Can absent board member assign proxy to another?Mar 18, 2026 4:43 pm - I am on the board of my condominium association, and I cannot attend all the board meetings in person because I travel for work. Can I give my “proxy” to another board member to vote on my behalf during the board meetings?
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How rolling window shutters can help with storm safety, security, and energy savingsMar 18, 2026 4:30 pm - I have two large west-facing windows and I am considering installing rolling shutters for security and storm safety. Will they also save energy and what are my options?
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A rundown on kitchen countertopsMar 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.
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The tiny forests that could save endangered treesMar 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...
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Hotel decorators spill their bedroom secretsMar 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.
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Do you really need a water filter? Here's what experts sayMar 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.
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The home trend that can help you get more mileage out of your dining roomMar 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.
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Bring spring indoors with flowering branchesMar 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.
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No one disclosed old wiringMar 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.
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Celebrate spring’s arrival with Illinois Extension Four Seasons Gardening webinarsMar 16, 2026 9:50 pm - University of Illinois Extension launches spring "Four Seasons Gardening" webinar series starting April 7, featuring free online sessions on select Tuesdays covering butterfly gardens and new vegetable varieties.