Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Privacy issues arise with release of contact informationSep 25, 2024 9:41 pm - A board must maintain contact information for all owners, and in turn must make that information available to owners who request it for a purpose relating to the association. This can cause privacy concerns for owners, who may choose a workaround for protection.
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How to make your home feel like a spa on a budgetSep 25, 2024 2:39 am - Nothing can quite match the pampering, posh and contended experience you get when visiting a luxury spa. But the pros suggest recreating this feeling in the comforts of your own home isn’t as difficult as you would imagine with the right products, preparation and imagination.
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Two plumbing problemsSep 25, 2024 2:07 am - The main sewer line keeps getting clogged with roots and has to be cleaned out every three months. The line might need to be replaced, or possibly lined with a synthetic material, a new technique that’s cheaper than replacement.
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Pink or blue? Apply sulfur to turn those pink hydrangeas blue againSep 25, 2024 1:55 am - If your blue hydrangeas have turned pink this year, a sulfur application may return the new flowers’ color to blue.
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Wheaton Garden Club to host flower show Oct. 3-4Sep 23, 2024 11:29 pm - The Wheaton Garden Club presents “Birdland,” a standard flower show, on Oct. 3-4 at the Wheaton Public Library. Floral designs, created by garden club members, reflect a variety of themes.
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Learning and networking help volunteers, staff grow at Illinois Extension’s Master Gardener 2024 ConferenceSep 20, 2024 4:01 pm - Illinois Extension’s Master Gardener program, celebrating its 50th year, has always been a source of trusted guidance that reaches nearly all Illinois counties through local Extension offices and a special partnership with Chicago Botanic Garden.
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St. Charles library hosts beekeeping program Oct. 4Sep 19, 2024 9:41 pm - Local beekeeper Reid Root of the Fox Valley Beekeepers Association will present “The Art of Beekeeping” on Friday, Oct. 4, at the St. Charles Public Library.
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Violation fines should come after written notice and hearingSep 19, 2024 6:00 pm - Is your board handling violation fines properly? Illinois law allows the board to levy a fine for a violation of the declaration or rules, after providing written notice of a violation and an opportunity for a hearing. Further, the decision to levy a fine must be made at an open board meeting.
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Bathroom lighting options can save moneySep 19, 2024 4:40 pm - People don’t often think about lighting and efficiency when it comes to bathroom remodeling, it is as important a factor as installing the proper vanity or plumbing fixtures.
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Negative space is the secret to a nicer looking homeSep 17, 2024 11:34 pm - There’s magic in negative space, the empty areas around objects like furniture, art and accessories. Areas of blankness lets focal points shine, adds interest and allows spaces to breathe. Get more tips from interior design pros.