Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Pests aren’t always to blame for problemsAug 07, 2024 1:32 am - Be sure to identify the insects on your plants before treating them with an insecticide to determine whether they really are a problem.
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Hackmatack Monarch Coalition hosts Monarch Fair for families Aug. 11Aug 07, 2024 12:41 am - Learn how to help pollinators at the ninth Monarch Fair, hosted by the Hackmatack Monarch Coalition, on Sunday, Aug. 11, in Crystal Lake.
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Water heater red-tagged after inspector OK’d itAug 06, 2024 11:55 pm - What recourse does a homeowner have if the inspector says the water heater is usable but the gas company red-tags it?
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9 tips from decor experts for a comfortable and functional dorm roomAug 06, 2024 11:04 pm - For many college students, dorm life is an introduction to independent living — their very first “home away from home.” And as exciting as this chapter is, it’s also a ch...
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Should smokers be grandfathered if smoking rule changes?Aug 06, 2024 3:14 pm - We are considering amending the declaration to prohibit smoking anywhere on the property, including in the units. Do current “smokers” need to be grandfathered in the amendment?
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Health problems linked to mold exposureAug 01, 2024 7:08 pm - Mold growth indoors can prove problematic, not only to personal living spaces but to one's health.
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Board must provide certain financial documents to ownersAug 01, 2024 6:21 pm - Is the board of directors of a condominium association required to give financial statements to the unit owners?
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Deal killers: A touchy subjectAug 01, 2024 6:15 am - ‘Deal killer“ home inspectors get their nickname from real estate agents who see their thorough inspections as detrimental to the sale.
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These plants wait their whole lives to bloom once. It’s usually spectacularAug 01, 2024 5:45 am - Monocarpics spend their whole lives growing to provide a single, swan-song bloom before dying. That once-in-a-lifetime bloom is often spectacular. Some examples are century plants, American columbo, fishtail palms, bamboo, bananas, and hens and chicks.
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Now is the time to plant fall harvest veggiesJul 30, 2024 6:38 pm - Stagger plantings of gladiolus to extend blooming season, the first week of August is a good time to plant fall harvest veggies and other tips for your garden.