Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Buyer takes issue with seller’s disclosure statementApr 14, 2026 5:13 pm - A seller said a home had no issues, but the home inspector found many. The buyer canceled the sale. Should the homeowner reimburse the buyer for the inspection fee?
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11 easy ways to declutter while you’re spring cleaningApr 14, 2026 4:27 pm - Here are 11 decluttering jobs to consider adding to your to-do list this spring. These are fairly low-lift and don’t require a lot of decision-making.
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Plastic garden gear can add microplastics to the soil. Here are some alternativesApr 14, 2026 3:40 pm - It’s seed-starting and planting season. This year, consider not only the gardening gear and plants you bring home, but also whether they’re made of, contained in or wrapped in plastic.
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Ask a Vet: Tick season is almost here. Here’s what you need to knowApr 14, 2026 12:51 pm - What is the safest way to get a tick out of my dog’s body? Should I use tweezers or gloved hands? Are there ways to prevent ticks from sucking on his body?
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Lombard Garden Club hosts lilac saleApr 14, 2026 12:34 am - The area’s largest lilac sale will be held on Thursday, May 7, from noon until 7 p.m. or sold out. Choose from 16 different lilacs of varying sizes. Colors of the blooms ...
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Wheaton Garden Club hosts Flower and Plant Sale May 16Apr 13, 2026 6:52 pm - The Wheaton Garden Club will hold a flower and plant sale on May 16, featuring professionally grown annuals including many Proven Winners varieties.A special selection of red, white and blue flowers will be available to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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Palatine Garden Club hosts Perennial Plant Sale May 9 and 16Apr 13, 2026 6:23 pm - The Palatine Garden Club will hold its Perennial Plant Sale on May 9 and 16. The sale features perennials from members' gardens and native-plant nurseries, including pollinator-friendly plants, milkweed varieties, and Illinois prairie-garden starter flats.
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Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage ratesApr 08, 2026 6:10 pm - The economic fallout from the war with Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home, even as other housing market trends in many parts of the country favor home shoppers this spring.
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Can condo board include operating deficits in special assessment for repair project?Apr 08, 2026 10:23 am - Our condo board is wondering whether we can implement a special assessment for operating deficits in conjunction with a special assessment for exterior construction.
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Free Home Show returns to the Schaumburg Convention Center April 18-19Apr 08, 2026 9:22 am - The Schaumburg Home Show returns one weekend only to the Schaumburg Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19, with free admission and free parking.