Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Flower gardens endure hot, dry summers better if you choose these plantsJun 02, 2026 12:18 pm - Although there’s not much we can do to counter extreme weather, we can equip our gardens to stand up to it better by choosing flowers that will shine through hot, dry stretches under a scorching sun.
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No one disclosed bad sewer pipeJun 02, 2026 11:29 am - We purchased our home two months ago. After moving in, we had plumbing problems. The plumber we called wants $9,000 for a new sewer main to the street.
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Tour five Lisle area gardens at 24th annual Garden GaitJun 01, 2026 10:17 pm - The Lisle Woman's Club's 24th annual Garden Gait fundraiser on June 14 will showcase five residential gardens featuring native grasses, perennials, butterfly-attracting plants, and one with over 70 conifer varieties and over 20 Japanese maple types.
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Tips to renovate on a budgetMay 27, 2026 1:50 pm - Finding ways to perform home renovations on a budget may require some creative thinking, but it's possible to get results at the right price point.
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Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyersMay 27, 2026 1:36 pm - According to a recent survey, single women ages 18-26 accounted for 35% of all homebuyers in their generation. But overall Gen Zers, which the survey defines as those born between 1999 and 2011, still only made up 4% of all homebuyers during the survey period.
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Association’s landscaper doesn’t provide workers’ compensationMay 27, 2026 12:54 pm - Our association is in the process of replacing its landscaping contractor. The contractor has numerous employees; however, the contractor does not have workers’ compensation insurance.
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How to tweak central air to even out house tempsMay 27, 2026 12:44 pm - Our central air conditioner seems to work fine, but some rooms are always too cool and others too warm. What can we inexpensively do ourselves to balance out the rooms temperatures?
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Illinois Tree Climbing Championship and Arbor Fair coming to Naperville June 6-7May 27, 2026 11:45 am - The Illinois Arborist Association will host the 2026 Illinois Tree Climbing Championship and Arbor Fair on June 6-7 at Greene Valley Forest Preserve in Naperville, featuring professional arborists competing in events like aerial rescue, work climb, and speed climb.
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Weather-resistant materials for outdoor spacesMay 26, 2026 6:18 pm - Outfitting backyard living areas can make these popular spaces more comfortable and inviting. However, nature is a relentless adversary that can compromise the integrity of outdoor furnishings over time.
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The do’s and don’ts of having an enviable bedMay 26, 2026 5:08 pm - There’s nothing like sinking into a comfy bed after a long day. But how can you take your bed from ordinary to extraordinary?