Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Should home inspectors disclose mold?Nov 07, 2025 8:24 pm - Mold and other environmental hazards fall outside the scope of a traditional home inspection. However, that doesn’t mean the home inspector can ignore visible signs of mold.
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Hats Off to 50 Years: Cress Creek Garden Club marks milestone with fundraising luncheonNov 06, 2025 1:21 pm - Set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, Hats Off to 50 Years of Giving will take place at Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive in Bolingbrook.
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Is condo board required to send out proxy form for annual election?Nov 05, 2025 2:22 pm - Is a condominium association board required to send out a proxy form for the annual election?
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6 paint colors that make basements feel like real roomsNov 05, 2025 10:23 am - Decorators face plenty of uphill battles, but one of the trickiest spaces to work with is actually downhill: the basement.
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Give caterpillars a 'soft landing' under your trees. The ecosystem will thank youNov 05, 2025 10:19 am - Creating "soft landings" under trees with leaf litter and native plants provides crucial habitat for caterpillars and other beneficial insects.
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Products are changing what we think ‘clean’ smells likeNov 05, 2025 6:30 am - Move over lemon, pine and lavender, there’s a new set of scents taking over the cleaning aisle.
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8 fall outdoor power equipment tips to beat winter hasslesNov 05, 2025 1:29 am - Winterize your gear: Experts share outdoor power equipment tips for a smooth seasonal transition.
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Most perennials and grass foliage need not be cut back in fallNov 04, 2025 3:30 pm - Perennial and grass foliage can add a lot of appeal to the winter landscape while being beneficial for overwintering pollinators and wildlife.
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The pros and cons of ‘as-built’ permits for home sellersNov 04, 2025 2:59 pm - I have a property that was totally renovated without permits. I'm going to list the property for sale and want to know if an as-built permit is a good idea.
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Halloween pumpkin waste is a methane problem, but chefs and farmers have solutionsOct 31, 2025 4:30 am - Don’t let your Halloween pumpkin haunt the landfill this November.