Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Home inspector missed cracked furnaceJan 29, 2025 6:15 am - A new homebuyer discovers the furnace had a cracked heat exchanger, allowing carbon monoxide into the home. The home inspection months earlier didn’t uncover this defect. Who is liable?
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Try these blooms for a midwinter pick-me-upJan 27, 2025 8:15 pm - Indoor flowering plants offer a midwinter mood boost. Kalanchoes are small, vibrant plants that brighten the colder months with stunning colors, such as yellow, orange, pink, red and white. Here are some tips to keep them blooming.
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Guest parking spaces need to be cleared of snow, tooJan 23, 2025 4:14 pm - An association board needs to ensure proper snow removal in all common element parking spaces, but how can they ensure the snowplow contractor has access?
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A healthy resolution for 2025? Start a garden. Tips for beginnersJan 22, 2025 4:29 pm - A few hours spent outdoors nurturing fruits, flowers and vegetables each week can provide physical exercise, stress reduction, vitamin D and even a better diet – all steps that show up in many people’s resolutions for the new year. Getting started is easy.
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How to manage your garden catalog feverJan 22, 2025 1:46 pm - Winter is a great time for planning improvements to your garden with seed, bulb and nursery catalogs arriving in the mail. There are many temptations in these catalogs, so focus on choosing plants that will prosper in your garden’s growing conditions and meet your design goals.
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Selling a home with a bad foundationJan 22, 2025 1:15 pm - A seller with suspected foundation problems wonders whether to try to fix it or leave it for the buyers. A seasoned home inspector offers advice.
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A homeowner wonders why his air now seems stale after he made it airtight with caulking and weather stripping. What crucial step did he miss?Jan 16, 2025 1:07 am - Q: I have caulked and weatherstripped to make my house more airtight, but the air seems stale. What are some efficient methods to bring in more fresh outdoor air? A: Maki...
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Options for financing a home sale to a friendJan 16, 2025 12:39 am - A friend wants to buy a home you own, and wants you to offer seller financing. How does the seller sort out the best financing options?
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How to avoid fallout from winter water freezesJan 15, 2025 11:25 pm - Association unit owners may be very familiar with the mess that ensues when a water leak happens. The key is getting owners to use best practices before a deep freeze sets in.
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Explore the best regional gardens with St. Charles library programJan 15, 2025 11:05 pm - The St. Charles Public Library invites you to take a peek at the beautiful gardens nearby with Brock and Ruth Ann Seney as you start to plan your garden visits.