Articles filed under Home & Garden
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DuPage Forest Preserve District’s green initiatives featured at Lombard Garden Club meetingAug 07, 2026 12:08 pm - DuPage Forest Preserve District President Dan Hebreard will speak about the district's benefits to residents and visitors at the Lombard Garden Club meeting on Aug. 28. Hebreard, with over 20 years of experience with the district, will offer an in-depth overview on the many benefits the district brings to DuPage County residents and visitors.
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Inverness Garden Club features talk on archaeology laws and indigenous site protectionAug 07, 2026 11:40 am - On Thursday, Aug. 20, McKenzie Sweno will present “The ABC's of Archaeology - Artifacts, Bills, & Conserving Cultures” for the Garden Club of Inverness.
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Understanding property insurance options for townhouse communitiesAug 05, 2026 3:37 pm - A resident of a townhome community has questions about the advantages and disadvantages of individual or association procured property insurance coverage for the community.
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Tips on container garden care, harvesting herbs and combating southern blightAug 03, 2026 9:46 am - Even though it’s said to be rare in Illinois, we’ve found southern blight at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Here are some tips on dealing with it.
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Should sellers disclose nearby landfill?Aug 03, 2026 9:07 am - A homeowner wants to know whether they need to disclose a landfill near their property to prospective buyers.
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Base Power launches backyard battery backup system for ComEd customersJul 30, 2026 6:42 am - As energy prices continue to rise and power outages become more frequent amid extreme weather events, ComEd customers have a new option to help navigate both problems. A giant backyard battery.
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How associations can regulate sound from hardwood flooringJul 28, 2026 4:39 pm - The trend away from carpeting to hardwood flooring has created a noisy situation for first-floor condo dwellers. Is there relief available?
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August gardening: Caring for perennials and controlling magnolia scaleJul 28, 2026 4:00 am - Continue to groom your perennials and annuals by removing yellow foliage and spent flowers, and by gently pruning to prevent overgrown borders.
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Buyer fears defects in bank-owned propertyJul 24, 2026 10:45 am - A buyer purchasing a foreclosed home from a bank has concerns about a plumbing leak, holes in the drywall and missing fixtures.
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Why an insulated attic is a good atticJul 22, 2026 6:27 pm - Attic insulation may not be as glamorous as a room remodel, but it is an important component of a safe, comfortable and energy-efficient home.
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