Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Contractor won’t repair uneven floorAug 17, 2026 12:58 pm - Contractor had the chance to even up flooring on an addition. His failure to do so warrants a strongly worded letter from a construction defect attorney.
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Time to order spring-flowering bulbsAug 17, 2026 11:29 am - Heading into fall, consider ordering spring-flowering bulbs, take cuttings of annuals you want to save over winter and don’t forget to fall lawn mower maintenance.
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Explore the Extension Idea Garden at free community event Aug. 30Aug 15, 2026 10:45 pm - The University of Illinois Extension will host a free Extension Connection Community Day on Aug. 30 at Kane County Idea Garden in St. Charles, featuring activities for all ages focused on environment, gardening, food, and wellness.
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Little City’s horticulture program takes center stage at Inverness Garden Club meetingAug 14, 2026 11:49 am - The Garden Club of Inverness will host Heather Fifarek from Little City on Sept. 17. She will discuss Little City's mission and programs, focusing on their horticulture program that helps individuals build vocational skills, confidence, and independence through gardening.
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Hackmatack Monarch Coalition hosts Monarch Family Fun Fair Aug. 16Aug 12, 2026 9:19 pm - The 11th annual Monarch Family Fun Fair on Aug. 16, features butterfly plant information, a monarch art show, science activities, 16 exhibitors, and pollinator plants for sale.
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Updating owners on changes to association rulesAug 12, 2026 4:12 pm - While not technically forced by law to point out the differences in new association rules, it’s considered best practices for the board to point out the changes between old and new rules.
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Home inspector didn’t disclose leaky roofAug 11, 2026 6:15 am - When we bought our home three years ago, no one disclosed the defective flat roof over our living room, not even our home inspector. Do we have any recourse against the inspector or the sellers for not disclosing this defect?
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How to seed bare spots in your yard, control insects on plantsAug 11, 2026 5:30 am - Mid-August to mid-September is a good time to seed bare spots in your lawn.
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Why a Barrington entrepreneur left the corporate world to help seniorsAug 10, 2026 5:24 pm - Chris Czachor spent more than 20 years in corporate marketing.Now the Barrington resident has stepped away from the corporate world and is flexing his entrepreneurial muscles by helping seniors aging in place stay in their homes.
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DuPage Forest Preserve District’s green initiatives featured at Lombard Garden Club meetingAug 07, 2026 12:08 pm - DuPage Forest Preserve District President Dan Hebreard will speak about the district's benefits to residents and visitors at the Lombard Garden Club meeting on Aug. 28. Hebreard, with over 20 years of experience with the district, will offer an in-depth overview on the many benefits the district brings to DuPage County residents and visitors.