Articles filed under Home & Garden
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‘House burping’ is a cold reality in Germany. Americans are warming to it.Jan 20, 2026 5:31 pm - The German practice of luften involves opening windows for fresh air a few times daily, regardless of the weather. Some Americans have discovered it and renamed it “house burping.”
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Blasting heat at home and still freezing? There are easy fixes to save money and stay warmJan 20, 2026 4:47 pm - Heat may be leaking out of your house, leaving you feeling a chill on the coldest days of winter. Here are some tips to help.
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Could that dresser become a kitchen cabinet? The art of upcycling old furnitureJan 20, 2026 4:38 pm - Designers and DIYers are breathing new life into old furniture, not just restoring but reimagining and giving hardworking pieces fresh purpose.
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Beat the winter blues at Chicago Botanic Garden’s ‘Feelin’ Groovy’ orchid showJan 20, 2026 4:27 pm - The Chicago Botanic Garden rewinds to the 1960s and ‘70s during The Orchid Show: Feelin’ Groovy, which opens Feb. 7 and runs through through March 22.
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Yelp referrals for home inspectorsJan 20, 2026 3:50 pm - In one of your columns, a buyer was annoyed her agent would not recommend a home inspector. I'm a Realtor, and our company has a policy against recommending any service providers.
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It’s time to start seeds for early spring annualsJan 20, 2026 1:51 pm - It’s the new year, and it’s already time to think about spring. One of your first tasks is starting seeds for cold-tolerant, early spring annuals that require a long lead time before being planted.
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‘It’s not just retail. It’s hospitality’: Stonehouse Market store coming to downtown WheatonJan 17, 2026 1:45 pm - Fran Rouse shares a certain French sensibility through her expanding Wheaton business, Stonehouse Market. Her store in Town Square Wheaton has cookbooks, L'epicurien salted butter caramel spread, French soaps, and art Rouse brought back from a trip to Paris. A Francophile at heart, she’s opening another store, this one in downtown.
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U.S. home resales climb to strongest pace since 2023Jan 14, 2026 4:13 pm - U.S. previously owned home sales climbed in December to the fastest pace since 2023, a welcome sign for a housing market that has lacked momentum for several years.
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Sales of new U.S. homes hold close to fastest pace since 2023Jan 14, 2026 4:10 pm - Sales of new homes in the US were little changed in October near the strongest pace since 2023 as builders lured anxious customers with price cuts and incentives.
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Should condo board member use work email for association matters?Jan 14, 2026 2:23 pm - Is it a good idea for a condo board member to communicate about association matters using their work e-mail?