Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Making sense of types of associations and solar panel rulesFeb 13, 2025 1:54 pm - How do we know if our condominium association is considered a “common interest community association?” Our association does not have solar panels. Would the Illinois Homeowners Solar Rights Act apply if we were considering solar panels?
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Cut flowers a sure way to brighten your winterFeb 12, 2025 3:54 pm - Cut flowers and forced bulbs are a great way to bring some winter color and fragrance into your home. The trick is keeping them fresh to extend the bloom time. Here are some expert tips.
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Revisiting the inspecting of new homesFeb 12, 2025 1:40 pm - Buyers of new homes would be wise to hire an independent home inspector rather than rely on a city inspector’s approval. The reason is that municipal inspections have a different purpose and scope and may not discover the defects that a professional home inspector will find.
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What to know about kitchen cabinet projectsFeb 06, 2025 7:37 pm - Homeowners who want to give their kitchens a new look and feel without doing a full renovation can consider kitchen cabinet projects.
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Selling off board’s condo unit requires vote of ownersFeb 06, 2025 11:53 am - A condo association has used a studio unit for offices and storage, but now wants to sell the unit. What steps are required for this sale to take place?
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Wheaton Garden Club taking orders for annual plant saleFeb 05, 2025 10:25 pm - Wheaton Garden Club's annual plant sale featuring annuals, hanging baskets, flats, and specialty items is open for online orders until March 1, with pickup on May 17.
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Woody shrubs can be heavily pruned this monthFeb 05, 2025 2:33 pm - Overgrown deciduous woody shrubs can be heavily pruned this month and up until new growth begins in spring to rejuvenate them. Start by removing all the dead wood.
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Opinions clash on water heater relief valveFeb 04, 2025 12:41 am - When a water heater overheats, it could explode if not for the relief valve. At issue for this homeowner is where the overflow pipe delivers that excess steaming hot water, outside the building or to the garage floor.
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Apply for Geneva Garden Club scholarships by March 12Jan 31, 2025 10:24 pm - The Geneva Garden Club is offering scholarships of up to $5,000 to qualified students pursuing horticulture, landscaping, environmental sustainability or related fields.
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Sorting through fault in a water leak a messy issueJan 30, 2025 5:29 pm - When a water leak happens in a multiple-owner building, board members may need guidance to sort out where liability rests.