Articles filed under Home & Garden
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This hidden electricity drain can have a massive impactOct 07, 2025 4:00 pm - The lights are off, the house is quiet and nothing seems to be running. But electricity is silently flowing through the plugs in your home. This hidden drain is known as phantom energy.
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How to grow a giant pumpkin, with help from scienceOct 07, 2025 3:33 pm - The pumpkin in Tony Scott's backyard weighs almost as much as a small car. It took third place in annual weigh-off this year, coming in at 1,931 pounds.
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As the garden winds down, it's time to care for winter-prepping birdsOct 07, 2025 1:30 pm - It’s now, when the garden is slowing down, that birds need us the most. Providing sustenance is one of several ways that we can support them.
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Should home inspectors disclose asbestos?Oct 03, 2025 12:16 pm - The home inspector I hired never mentioned that the floor tiles and air duct insulation contain asbestos. Shouldn't he have pointed this out?
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A guide to energy-efficient kitchen hacksSep 30, 2025 6:06 pm - The pros and cons of using small countertop appliances versus kitchen ranges/ovens for cooking.
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Who’s who in your HOA? A guide to the key playersSep 30, 2025 5:47 pm - Learn about the roles and duties of officers in your homeowners association.
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Fall gardening tasks to prepare for winterSep 30, 2025 4:17 pm - Now that fall has arrived, it's time to prepare gardens for winter, including moving herbs indoors before frost and installing stepping stones.
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Master Gardener Conference celebrates 50 years of growth, connectionSep 30, 2025 3:44 pm - The Illinois Master Gardener program celebrated its 50-year legacy at the annual conference.It featured tours highlighting the intersection of history and horticulture, hands-on learning sessions, and recognition of Master Gardener projects' impact.
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How to use tech in the garden and still keep your serenitySep 30, 2025 2:29 pm - Gardening tech is evolving to make plant care easier and more efficient. New tools, including AI, can help keep plants healthy and manage pests.
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Sellers accused of not disclosing moldSep 30, 2025 1:51 pm - Buying a home without a home inspection and then complaining about undisclosed defects is like buying a pair of shoes without trying them on and then complaining that they don’t fit.