Articles filed under Home & Garden
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A Berlin garden of flavorsome herbs revives a monastic health tradition from the Middle AgesAug 26, 2025 2:23 pm - In a secluded lot next to a former gasworks in suburban Berlin, Martin Rötzel is breathing new life into a tradition of centuries past: the monastery garden.
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Should I buy a red-tagged home?Aug 26, 2025 12:57 pm - I've made an offer on an unpermitted home that was red-tagged 10 years ago, but I don’t want to get stuck with a vacant lot. Can the building department eventually order its removal?
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How to overwinter annuals, avoid wasp stings and train espaliersAug 26, 2025 11:19 am - It is time to take cuttings of annuals like geraniums and begonias to preserve them for winter.
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Condo boards not required to provide year-to-date financials with annual budgetAug 22, 2025 6:00 am - Condo boards must provide an annual accounting of expenses but not a year-to-date report when proposing a budget.
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Study: Garage door replacement offers highest ROIAug 20, 2025 3:10 pm - According to the housing market research and analytics firm Zonda Media, a garage door replacement offered the highest return on investment.
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Can association force owner to mow their lawn?Aug 20, 2025 2:31 pm - I live next door to an empty lot that is always filled with overgrown weeds. Can the association force this lot owner to cut their grass and maintain the property?
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Thinking about a heat pump? Some things to know about choosing what's best for youAug 20, 2025 2:07 pm - Federal incentives for home energy improvements are running out at the end of the year, so it's decision time for anyone who has been thinking about a heat pump.
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Ask a Vet: Can a special diet help my cat avoid urinary problems?Aug 20, 2025 1:51 pm - I plan to adopt a couple of kittens/young cats. I want them on a diet that is least likely to cause urinary crystal formation. What can I do to prevent issues?
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Moving to a new home or school can stress kids out. How to make it more manageableAug 20, 2025 1:44 pm - Summer can be a time of big transitions for kids. It's often the season for moving to a new home or preparing for a different school. And that brings worry and stress.
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Tips for growing gladioli and lawn seeding in late summerAug 19, 2025 6:06 pm - I have fond memories of growing gladioli as a kid growing up in Nebraska — and at this point in summer I’m seeing them in bloom around the Chicago area.