Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Owner afraid to get a building permitFeb 24, 2026 10:55 am - A homeowner wants to convert the garage of her 100-year-old house to a bedroom, but is hesitant to apply for a building permit because the property might not be able to meet modern codes.
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What’s the difference between removing an officer and a board member on an association?Feb 18, 2026 11:17 am - The declaration for our association discusses removal of officers and removal of board members. There are different procedures for both. Isn’t an officer a board member?
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A kaleidoscope of oddball tomatoes to try as seed-starting season nearsFeb 17, 2026 4:55 pm - Seed-starting time is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to think about tomatoes. There’s a whole kaleidoscope of tomatoes you can grow in your garden.
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Your home is too boring. Let’s get a little weird.Feb 17, 2026 4:16 pm - Interior designer Lily Walters has a word for anyone looking to have a more interesting, expressive home. “I want it to be weird,” she says.
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Tips on composting to improve garden soil and starting seeds for annualsFeb 17, 2026 2:21 pm - Chicago Botanic Garden director Tim Johnson shares tips on composting to improve garden soil and starting seeds for slow-growing annuals.
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Refunds from negligent home inspectorsFeb 17, 2026 2:08 pm - After we bought our home, multiple problems were discovered. None were reported by our home inspector. When we called to complain, he said his liability is limited to a refund of his inspection fee.
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How repurposing historic buildings breathes new life into the Tri-CitiesFeb 12, 2026 3:30 am - Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles have joined the trend of repurposing old buildings for new uses, with historic structures renovated into apartments, restaurants, businesses and community spaces.
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How to handle condo owner who pounds on ceiling when hearing neighbor’s noiseFeb 11, 2026 11:40 am - The owners of a unit in our condo building are harassing the owners above them for everyday noise and retaliating by pounding on the walls and ceilings. What can the board do?
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How to choose and care for cut flowersFeb 10, 2026 4:07 pm - Valentine’s Day is coming, and cut flowers make a great gift for your special person.
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Homeowner concerned about foundationFeb 10, 2026 4:00 pm - I found a house that I really like, but the home inspection report says there may be foundation problems. How can I determine the cost to fix the foundation, and if in it actually needs to be fixed?