Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Smart cooling strategy: Why empty-nesters should consider portable AC unitsJul 15, 2026 1:53 pm - We are empty-nesters now. Is it wise to move a portable air conditioner among rooms instead of running our central air as much to cool the entire house?
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13 ways to get thrift store smell out of clothes, furniture and moreJul 14, 2026 7:50 pm - Thrifted purchases, from clothing and accessories to such household goods as furniture and decorative pieces, often come with a problem - that distinct odor that permeates thrift stores and the things sold within.
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How to clean the worst summer messes, from sand to sunscreen stainsJul 14, 2026 3:32 pm - Summer is a time to have fun in the sun, to slow down a bit and enjoy some ice cream. Summer is also a mess.
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How to protect your roses from black spot diseaseJul 14, 2026 1:19 pm - Roses don’t always grow without challenges. Wilting, infestations and infections are not uncommon. And none are more dreaded than the often-deadly black spot disease.
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Home inspector missed two problemsJul 14, 2026 6:15 am - Our home inspector seemed to do a pretty good job when we were buying our home, but after moving in, we found two problems that he missed.
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Can HOA board hire treasurer’s wife as paid bookkeeper?Jul 14, 2026 6:00 am - Our HOA board hired the treasurer’s wife to be the association bookkeeper. Is this a conflict of interest?
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Pottawatomie Garden Club awards scholarships to two St. Charles District 303 studentsJul 14, 2026 12:07 am - The Pottawatomie Garden Club awarded scholarships to two St. Charles Unit District 303 students pursuing environmental or botanical sciences studies
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Pruning tips for trees, shrubs and espaliersJul 10, 2026 11:53 am - Pruning is at the top of the to-do list in your July garden.
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Illinois laws govern community flag displaysJul 08, 2026 3:52 pm - Our association has adopted very strict rules regarding the display of flags by owners. Are there any Illinois laws on this issue?
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How to let go of things you don’t use and declutter your lifeJul 07, 2026 4:05 pm - Does your home have “conservation clutter?” That kind of item, which serves a purpose but is not useful to you, is a sneaky, hard-to-tackle type of clutter.
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