Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Look around for changes that require extra careJul 03, 2024 12:33 am - One of the most important parts of gardening is observing changes in your plants and knowing how to adjust care for them.
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My house smells bad. How can I get rid of the odor?Jul 02, 2024 10:26 pm - A house can gather odors from you “just living” in it, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with them. Instead of masking odors with air fresheners, it’s better to find the source, and eliminate it.
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Condo attic dwellers beware: Common elements not up for grabsJun 26, 2024 10:16 pm - The empty attic space above your condo might be a tempting place to build a home office, but such common elements cannot be taken over by a unit owner without approval by all owners.
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5 easy ways to get a more organized kitchenJun 25, 2024 10:55 pm - Professional organizers suggest thinking of your kitchen in functional zones, and then arranging your pots, gadgets and food around how you use the space.
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Remember the glass blocks of ’80s bathrooms? They’re back.Jun 25, 2024 9:47 pm - The glass blocks of yesteryear’s bathrooms are having a renaissance, thanks to social media and an upgrade in design.
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Poison ivy easy to miss while weedingJun 24, 2024 10:46 pm - Knowing how to recognize, and handle, poison ivy is important, especially when it’s time to weed the garden.
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Ventless gas fireplaces a concern?Jun 24, 2024 10:27 pm - Ventless gas fireplaces come with several safeguards to keep homeowners safe.
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Take care of your trees with summer Forestry Stewardship SeriesJun 21, 2024 11:58 am - The Illinois Extension’s five-part webinar series on July 31 to Aug. 28 explores how to start restoring our forest ecosystems, from regional forests to small plots within urban areas.
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Downers Grove Garden Walk to benefit Bridge CommunitiesJun 19, 2024 11:21 pm - The 18th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk is offering an opportunity to view some of the most beautiful gardens in the area on Saturday, July 13.
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How should association handle money owed to former owners?Jun 18, 2024 9:46 pm - An association has a long list of small credits to former owners on the books. How can they clear their books of these credits?