Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Green infrastructure flood prevention training is a natural solution for natural disastersAug 23, 2024 10:58 pm - When floods happen, communities are forever changed. University of Illinois Extension is rising to meet the challenge by developing a program that trains municipalities how to maintain nature-based solutions that supplement their stormwater infrastructure.
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Shop the Mum Sale at the COD Greenhouse Sept. 11-12Aug 23, 2024 4:26 pm - The College of DuPage Horticulture program’s annual fall mum sale will be Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 11-12, at the COD Greenhouse.
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‘Holiday’ lights in dispute with homeowners’ associationAug 22, 2024 6:59 pm - A reader was fined $100 for white miniature lights on a balcony, under the “holiday lights” homeowners’ association rule. What recourse do they have?
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Beautify your yard and support local wildlife with the 2024 Glen Ellyn Native Tree & Shrub SaleAug 21, 2024 8:59 pm - The Glen Ellyn Park District, in partnership with The Conservation Foundation and the Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission, is hosting the 2024 Glen Ellyn Native Tree & S...
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Inspector misses roof defectsAug 19, 2024 9:57 pm - If a home inspector misses the mark on a roof inspection, they could be liable for part of a roof replacement, but don’t make a simple mistake that could get them off the hook.
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Take cuttings now to overwinter annualsAug 16, 2024 9:02 pm - Hate to say goodbye to your annuals? Then don’t. Take cuttings to overwinter them and have fresh plants for next spring.
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Board could ask owner to use a water detectorAug 15, 2024 7:59 pm - One owner has repeatedly allowed water leaks to damage other units. Can the board require the owner to install a water detector to prevent future problems?
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It’s not too early to think spring for bulb shoppingAug 13, 2024 10:58 pm - In the garden this month, look for bare spots in your lawn and perennials that might be overgrown. Also, start planning your spring bulb purchases.
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How to arrange furniture like a professional home stagerAug 13, 2024 9:29 pm - Professional home stagers share their expertise on how to arrange your home to make it a cozy, serene place to relax. It’s all about balance.
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Idea declined by building departmentAug 13, 2024 8:42 pm - No off-street parking has homeowners parking on front lawns. Are there downsides of installing brick paving on the lawn, without a building permit, to make it look better?