Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Bringing the outdoors in: Tips for creating a floral displayJul 22, 2025 1:05 pm - This is a good time to cut some of your outdoor flowers for an indoor display.
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Why homeowners are suddenly rushing to install rooftop solarJul 15, 2025 1:29 pm - A new law slashes solar tax credits. Analysts predict a 40-50% drop in installations, cratering solar companies and jobs.
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The wood around our French doors is rotting. How do we fix it?Jul 15, 2025 12:39 pm - The wood around our French doors is rotting. How do we fix it?
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Need a room refresh? Try one of these dynamic trim colors.Jul 15, 2025 12:32 pm - If the walls of a room are an outfit, think of the trim as a statement accessory. With that in mind, many designers are turning to rich tones that imbue a room with charm.
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Forget the calendar: This method reveals the ideal time to tackle garden pestsJul 15, 2025 11:47 am - Sick of guessing when to harvest or treat pests? Let degree days precisely predict plant and insect maturity down to the day.
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How to maximize dahlia blooms and keep grass greenJul 15, 2025 10:49 am - Tim Johnson shares tricks for keeping your lawn green all summer and maximizing dahlia blooms.
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Builder refuses to repair faulty doorsJul 15, 2025 10:49 am - Home inspector Barry Stone offers advice to a homeowner whose builder refuses to repair a set of poorly fitted French doors.
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Does HOA have right to trim overhanging branches from neighboring property?Jul 15, 2025 10:49 am - A townhouse owner wants to know whether the association can trim encroaching trees/bushes from a neighbor's property after giving written notice.
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Rare American Chestnut trees in Freeport nominated as Illinois state championsJul 14, 2025 10:18 am - Once dominant in Eastern North American forests, the American chestnut was nearly wiped out by a blight introduced in 1902, making these survivor trees important for conservation efforts.
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Electrical nightmare comes after close of escrowJul 11, 2025 6:31 am - New homeowners discover electrical problems after moving in, after being told the house would be rewired.