Articles filed under Home & Garden
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January is prime seed-starting timeJan 18, 2024 6:00 am - January is a good time to start seeds for cold- tolerant, early spring annuals that need a long lead time before being planted in the garden. Each seed packet has directi...
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Should I purchase a home in a master-planned community?Jan 13, 2024 7:00 am - When shopping for a home, it can be hard to find a property in a desirable neighborhood that boasts attractive surrounding residences, plentiful green space, nearby parks...
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Undisclosed problem with exterior sidingJan 12, 2024 6:30 am - Q: Since moving into our home about two months ago, we've found that the exterior siding is warped and crumbly in several places. None of this was disclosed by our ho...
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A few color tips for designing your 2024 gardenJan 12, 2024 6:15 am - Winter is a good time to start thinking about the 2024 growing season, and I always recommend considering color as an exciting and helpful design element in your home gar...
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Transparency touted by association board candidatesJan 12, 2024 6:15 am - Q. The word “transparency” gets tossed around a lot in our association, particularly as it relates to our board of directors. Several candidates for the board ran on ...
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Wild Ones meet Tuesday in MundeleinJan 08, 2024 12:13 pm - Learn to identify plants in winter and secrets of seed dormancy and germination during a meeting of the Lake to Prairie Chapter of Wild Ones on Tuesday. Ecologist Jeff ...
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Interior design updates for 2024Jan 07, 2024 6:30 am - “Out with the old, in with the new” is a credo that doesn’t have to exclusively apply to the turn of the year. In fact, it often pays to keep early tabs on trends coming ...
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Not so fast: You can help poinsettias ‘bloom’ again next yearJan 06, 2024 6:30 am - I tend to view holiday decorations strictly as anticipatory objects. They’re lovely leading up to the big day, but as soon as midnight strikes, I’m ready to drag the Jack...
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Jan 06, 2024 6:00 am - Metro Creative Services When organizing a home or apartment, homeowners and renters are often confronted with a stark reality: they have more stuff than space. Stora...
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Do residents deserve a warning before violation notice, fine?Jan 05, 2024 7:00 am - Q. I received a notice of violation of a rule from my condominium association. After I had a hearing with the board, a fine was imposed for the violation. Was the boa...