Articles filed under Home & Garden
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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?
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Emerald ash borer continues spread through Illinois; Extension can help manageJun 18, 2024 6:41 pm - The death of mature ash trees affected by the emerald ash borer has left a void in local forests, parks, and backyards, and the invasive insect is still spreading across Illinois.
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Why sellers need a home inspectionJun 18, 2024 5:53 pm - Home sellers can benefit from doing a pre-sale home inspection.