Articles filed under Home & Garden
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DuPage Monarch Project to host Pollinator Blitz on March 15Mar 05, 2025 10:56 am - Learn about native pollinators and plants to help counter the decline of bees and other insects critical for ecosystems and food production at the Pollinator Blitz event March 15.
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Builder won’t repair faulty drainageMar 05, 2025 3:39 am - A new homeowner discovers that water from a rainfall flows into the garage, under the garage door, because of the slant of the driveway. His builder won’t take responsibility. What recourse does the owner have?
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A guide for creating a bird-friendly gardenMar 05, 2025 3:10 am - It takes more than feeders, birdhouses and a birdbath along with some flowers for a truly bird-friendly garden. Birds need a complete habitat that includes food, shelter, nesting areas and perching spots.
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New deadline set for transparency act complianceFeb 27, 2025 12:53 pm - A court ruling has reinstated enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act, putting board members of community associations back in the position of needing to file personal information with the federal government.
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6 reasons to build a retaining wallFeb 25, 2025 10:33 pm - Landscapes can feature hills and valleys, necessitating some extra steps when installing certain features. Retaining walls are often utilized to improve the functionality and safety of a property.
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Unique way to bring those blooms indoorsFeb 25, 2025 10:17 pm - Branch out when looking for blooms to bring indoors — literally. Carefully pruned branches can be brought indoors for “forcing.” A horticulturist explains how.
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Getting to the root of sewer line problemsFeb 25, 2025 9:30 pm - Old clay sewer pipes are often plagued by invasive tree roots, causing repeated visits from a plumber to clear the line. Replacing the lines can be expensive, but there is a cost-savings solution.
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Speed rules on private roads are enforceable, but it’s trickyFeb 20, 2025 5:32 pm - Is an association board responsible for enforcing a speed limit “rule” on their private roads, as they are supposed to enforce any other rules in the association? The answer can be complicated.
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A durable dahlia. A vigorous vinca. Here are 20 new garden plants to watch for this yearFeb 19, 2025 7:19 pm - Purple cauliflower that turns fuchsia?! Color-shifting squash and other jaw-dropping new plants win top awards for 2025.
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Should sellers replace polybutylene pipe?Feb 19, 2025 6:09 pm - Housing from the 1970s and 1980s may have been built with polybutylene water piping, which is now considered substandard and must be disclosed by sellers listing their property. What should a seller do if they discover this in the home they’re listing?