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Should condo board install fake cameras to deter car thefts?Jun 03, 2026 2:48 pm - There have been some thefts from cars in the parking lot of our association. The board is considering installing “fake” security cameras in the parking lot. Are there legal concerns with this approach?
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Tens of thousands are making annual peony pilgrimage to University of Michigan's gardenJun 02, 2026 4:14 pm - The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor anticipates 100,000 visitors will visit its W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden this spring.
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The basics of outdoor kitchen projectsJun 02, 2026 4:10 pm - Outdoor kitchen installation projects are significant undertakings. Knowing what to expect in advance can help homeowners navigate their way through the process.
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Tips to keep dogs happy when it’s too hot or cold for walksJun 02, 2026 3:11 pm - Here are tips from animal experts about what to do if you and your dog are stuck inside for long stretches.
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Spring pruning tips: When and how to shape your garden shrubsJun 02, 2026 3:04 pm - It’s a good time to prune back shrubs that bloomed early in spring. However, I’d avoid pruning summer-flowering shrubs like hydrangeas.
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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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