Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Secret listing? Banned? Why Zillow isn’t showing you the whole market.Jul 06, 2025 9:03 am - Zillow now requires listings be on MLS within a day or face ban, sparking backlash from Compass, which calls it a monopoly. Sellers may keep homes off MLS to test demand before officially listing.
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21 things you can declutter with zero emotional energyJul 06, 2025 9:02 am - If you’re drowning in stuff and struggling with where to start, or you just want some quick decluttering wins, try hunting down these items that are taking up space in all our homes.
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Six ways to reduce powdery mildew on zinniasJul 02, 2025 5:29 pm - Zinnias sometimes get a white powdery mildew that stunts growth. The fungus overwinters in debris.
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It’s time to tackle summer gardening tasks: Pruning, weeding and deadheadingJun 26, 2025 6:53 am - Pruning is one of my favorite gardening tasks, and the summer pruning season is about to start in earnest.
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The completely correct guide to cleaning your toiletJun 26, 2025 6:52 am - You probably know how to clean a toilet. It’s a chore most of us have done countless times. But knowing how to do something and knowing how to do something the right way are two different things.
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Do I really need to seal my driveway?Jun 26, 2025 6:50 am - There is considerable debate about whether it’s truly necessary to seal asphalt or concrete driveways, but there is also general agreement about the benefits of doing it.
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14 plants to try for a sweeter-smelling backyardJun 26, 2025 6:50 am - Scented plants perfume the air, attract pollinators and can help you relax. Here are some easy-to-care-for options to help you enjoy those lazy, sunny days.
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Home inspector didn’t inspect furnaceJun 26, 2025 6:48 am - A home inspector missed critical furnace issues. What else did they overlook that could cost you thousands?
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What to do if your home is damaged in a stormJun 26, 2025 6:48 am - Knowing what to do in the aftermath of a storm that damaged or destroyed a home can start victims on the road to recovery that much sooner.
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Condo boards navigate quorum rules and bylaw adoptionJun 26, 2025 6:45 am - In this week’s Condo Talk, Matthew Moodhe answers questions about quorum rules and HOA bylaw adoptions.