Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Why gray squirrels and black walnuts go together so wellDec 28, 2025 3:00 am - For many years, we’ve been finding black walnut bits on the benches surrounding our campfire circle. I know where the walnuts come from and I know gray squirrels are eating them.
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Does association have to comply with utility company’s request?Dec 22, 2025 4:21 pm - Our homeowner’s association board recently received a request from a utility company to temporarily use part of our common area to access utility infrastructure in the existing public utility easement. They also want to use part of our common area to store equipment during the project.
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Tips to avoid the buildup of clutter in your homeDec 22, 2025 3:35 pm - Though clutter is often discussed in terms of removing it, there's also many ways to prevent it in the first place.
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Keep spirit of gardening alive in winter by growing herbs indoorsDec 22, 2025 12:22 pm - Although the outdoor gardening season may be over except for pruning and monitoring for animal damage, you can still garden inside by growing herbs.
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Should we tell our home inspector about the mold?Dec 22, 2025 12:11 pm - We're about to buy a six-year-old home that originally had a mold problem. Are we required to disclose the initial mold issue to our home inspector, or should we wait to see if he notices any evidence of mold?
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How to create a home that appeals to all five sensesDec 22, 2025 11:34 am - Refresh your home with some tweaks that can help it appeal to all five senses.
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Geneva woman built holiday decorating career from childhood love of ChristmasDec 20, 2025 5:37 pm - Michelle DeMarco of Geneva built her holiday decorating career from a childhood love of Christmas.
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Do newly elected condo board members assume their positions immediately?Dec 17, 2025 10:28 am - Our condominium board recently held annual elections. Do the new board members take their board positions immediately or do they have to wait until the next scheduled meeting?
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Creating a simple garden sanctuary for year-round relaxationDec 17, 2025 9:29 am - Now’s a good time to start thinking about next year's garden.
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Americans like artificial Christmas trees, even though few are made in the U.S. and prices are upDec 17, 2025 9:19 am - Tariffs shone a twinkling light this year on fake Christmas trees — and the extent to which America depends on other countries for its plastic fir trees.