Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Warm days of spring awaken earnest gardenersMar 18, 2025 8:54 pm - It’s March so it’s time for gardeners to get busy — check for perennials that may have been nudged from the ground during the freeze-thaw cycle, finish up your pruning and get your vegetable seeds started.
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Projects to consider before moving into a homeMar 18, 2025 7:23 pm - It may be best for homeowners to complete several home interior projects while the residence is still empty.
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Is litigation the only answer when a seller refuses to return deposit?Mar 13, 2025 3:21 pm - What should a potential buyer do when the seller refuses to release earnest money after the sales contract is withdrawn after the property’s condition is deemed unacceptable? While a court action may be needed, there could be another solution.
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Upcoming deadline for Illinois condominium associationsMar 13, 2025 2:44 pm - The deadline is nearing for association boards to adopt a written policy concerning requests for accessible parking spaces. An expert details the procedures.
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Making a comeback: Design choices from the past can work well todayMar 12, 2025 3:52 pm - When it comes to interior design, what goes around comes around. Trends from long ago can resurface and prove popular today.
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2025 home furnishing trendsMar 12, 2025 3:14 pm - It’s time to start thinking about fresh furnishings for your home and putting your finger on the pulse of furniture drifts for 2025
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‘Deal killer’ hopes to enlighten agentsMar 12, 2025 2:34 pm - A thorough home inspector is tired of being called a “deal killer” by real estate agents. How can he get agents to see that he’s keeping them from being sued as well as helping homebuyers?
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Spring is popping up all over, in the form of early bulbsMar 11, 2025 7:02 pm - It is starting to feel like spring in the Chicago area. During periods of warm weather, early bulbs might begin sprouting, especially those planted with a southern exposure, close to a house or garage.
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What first-time homeowners should know about fertilizing a lawnMar 11, 2025 6:49 am - Fertilizing can ensure a lawn grows in lush, green and healthy, but first-time homeowners may want to know a few things prior to taking a spreader for a spin for the first time.
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Outdoor living trends and ideasMar 11, 2025 6:20 am - A well-designed backyard or patio can make your home more enjoyable and even increase its worth if you want to sell, says one Realtor. What to consider for your outdoor living space this spring.