Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Getting the right air cleaner for allergies takes some researchDec 12, 2024 3:37 pm - My family has sinus allergies, so I want to use air cleaners in our bedrooms. The ads for each one make it sound like the best. How can choose the best one?
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Should agents recommend home inspectors?Dec 11, 2024 1:53 am - Should real estate agents be recommending specific home inspectors? A reader weighs in on advice from an expert.
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Poinsettias prefer perfect conditionsDec 11, 2024 1:33 am - The number of people who tend to indoor plants ... and trees ... significantly increases this time of year. How can you keep your poinsettias perfectly crimson and your live holiday trees looking alive for the whole season?
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You may be insulating your home wrong. Here’s what to know.Dec 05, 2024 12:09 am - Insulation is key to keeping your home toasty in the winter without driving up your utility bills. Improving insulation can help with sealing air leaks — and could save you up to 20% on your heating and cooling costs, according to the Energy Department. But the benefits depend on how properly the insulation is done.
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Boards must follow due process to levy a fineDec 04, 2024 11:57 pm - The board of a condominium cannot simply levy a fine if it thinks there has been a violation of rules. It must follow a statutorily mandated procedure.
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It’s time to maintain your tools, organize garageDec 04, 2024 12:23 pm - As the gardening season winds down, it’s a good time to shift your focus to preparation and maintenance. Taking care of your tools and winterizing your garden now goes a long way when spring comes around.
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Inspector overlooks deck damageDec 03, 2024 5:13 am - Who is liable for costs to repair a deck with obviously rotted wood that was covered on the day of the inspection?
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Tune up your heating system for maximum efficiencyNov 27, 2024 1:32 pm - What can you do when your utility bill are going up, even though your furnace is relatively new. Yearly upkeep by a professional will help.
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How much is that doggy in the condo?Nov 27, 2024 11:06 am - Charging dog owners a fee per dog is questionable, but until a court clears up the issue, some boards appear willing to take the risk.
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Put your roses to bed after several hard freezesNov 26, 2024 6:31 pm - Winterize your hybrid roses after there have been two to three hard freezes.