Articles filed under Home & Garden
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How can our condo association update outdated declaration?Jan 27, 2026 10:28 am - The governing documents for our condominium association are about 25 years old and contain outdated references. Can you describe the process to update the declaration?
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How to care for paperwhite narcissus, and tips for spotting houseplant pestsJan 26, 2026 5:38 pm - Chicago Botanic Garden’s Tim Johnson shares tips on caring for paperwhite narcissus and spotting pests on common houseplants.
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Homeowner nearly burned by TV plumberJan 26, 2026 5:31 pm - I've owned my home for 25 years and have never had a serious plumbing problem. But recently, the toilet has been running off and on for no reason.
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Electric infloor heating can improve comfort on cold daysJan 26, 2026 5:00 am - We set our thermostat lower to save, but my feet are always cold. Is infloor electric radiant more efficient than resistance electric heating and can it be used under carpeting?
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Learn to grow your own heirloom apples at Garfield Farm MuseumJan 25, 2026 10:29 pm - Learn traditional apple grafting techniques and take home three grafts of heirloom varieties at Garfield Farm Museum's Antique Apple Tree Grafting Seminar on March 1.
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U.S. pending-home sales plunge by most since start of pandemicJan 21, 2026 4:39 pm - Pending sales of US existing homes fell in December by the most since April 2020, an unusually large drop after the housing market appeared to be gaining some momentum.
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Who is responsible for damages caused by roof ice damming?Jan 21, 2026 1:26 pm - We’ve recently received many questions from condominium owners regarding roof ice damming and water staining or damage to interior ceilings or walls in their units.
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Geneva Garden Club taking scholarship applicationsJan 20, 2026 10:53 pm - The Geneva Garden Club is offering scholarships up to $5,000 for students pursuing education in horticulture, landscaping, environmental sustainability or related fields.
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How to spot foundation issues at homeJan 20, 2026 6:53 pm - Foundation issues are a component of homeownership that can be easy to forget, as such concerns are not necessarily evident in frequently visited areas of a home. A found...
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The secret to pest-free houseplants starts at the nurseryJan 20, 2026 5:40 pm - If you grow houseplants, you probably know that sinking feeling you get when you notice the almost imperceivable movement of a dot, fine webbing between a leaf and its stem, or a leaf that just looks off.