Articles filed under Home & Garden
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10 ways to spruce up your kitchenMar 11, 2025 1:39 am - It’s good to update your home now and then to stay on top of current trends and get rid of things that might not suit you anymore. If you're on the hunt for ideas to spruce up your kitchen this year, here are 10 of the latest ways you can do so.
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Make your child’s room pop!Mar 10, 2025 9:21 pm - A child’s bedroom can be a canvas for exploring stylistic trends and themes. Choosing the right elements is key when creating a timeless yet youthful space for your child. Here are some tips to make the room.
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Transparency act enforcement paused while scope is examinedMar 06, 2025 7:03 pm - Board members of community organizations are again given a reprieve in a requirement to supply “beneficial ownership information” to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
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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.