Articles filed under Home & Garden
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How to protect trees and maintain garden borders this seasonJun 16, 2026 5:09 pm - Trees planted in lawns can benefit from a mulched ring to reduce competition with grass roots and to keep mowers and weed whips from damaging trunks.
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Home inspector relied on seller’s disclosureJun 16, 2026 4:12 pm - A homebuyer said her inspector’s negligence led to a costly hidden shower leak discovery.
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U.S. home sales surge to the fastest pace this year despite rising mortgage rates and pricesJun 10, 2026 6:44 pm - Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes accelerated last month to their fastest pace since December, a sharp turnaround in demand after a lackluster start to the spring h...
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Small HOA discovers decade of unfiled taxesJun 10, 2026 6:09 pm - I recently purchased a unit that is part of a small self-managed HOA. We believe that no income tax returns have been filed for this association in the last 10 years or so, possibly ever.
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Plastic bags don't go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?Jun 10, 2026 10:39 am - Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of.
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Plunging into the various types of poolsJun 10, 2026 10:21 am - Homeowners have several different options to consider when thinking about adding a pool to their property.
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The AP's gardening expert has a list of 10 top-performing new plants for this seasonJun 09, 2026 1:34 pm - The AP's gardening expert shares a list of 10 top-performing new plants for this season.
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Seasonal garden care: Safety equipment, pinching, and pruning tipsJun 09, 2026 5:00 am - Wear protective glasses and earplugs when using power equipment like weed whips and mowers in the garden, as debris can injure eyes and legs, while prolonged noise exposure can damage hearing.
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Damaged septic system draining onto streetJun 08, 2026 4:00 pm - Smelly water from a neighbor’s damaged septic system is draining onto the street, but they refuse to fix the problem. Is there anything we can do?
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High-performance windows for homes and businessesJun 07, 2026 6:00 am - There is literally no building in the Chicago area that can’t be outfitted with new high energy-rated windows.