Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Tips on streamlining your association’s board meetingsAug 06, 2025 3:15 pm - Association board meetings don’t have to be three hours long. However, we often hear from clients that each board meeting takes several hours. Here are some hints to streamline the meeting process.
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Is there a way to hang something heavy from the ceiling safely?Aug 05, 2025 5:15 pm - I want to install a pull-up bar in my garage, which has drywall on the ceiling. How do I make sure the bar doesn’t come crashing down on me?
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Home stagers decorate a house in hours. Here are their tips for yoursAug 05, 2025 5:11 pm - Home stagers know how to decorate a house in hours. Here are their tips for your home.
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How to humanely deal with pests without using cruel traps or harmful chemicalsAug 05, 2025 4:22 pm - Forget the sticky tape and glue traps. Here’s how to humanely coexist with critters, even ones commonly thought of as pests.
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These outdoor plants are toxic to household petsAug 05, 2025 4:11 pm - For those with dogs and cats that will spend time outdoors, it's best to be aware of these potentially toxic plants.
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Homeowner frustrated with builderAug 05, 2025 1:37 pm - We had a large custom home built by a contractor about three years ago. Since then, we've had three ongoing problems.
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Order bulbs now for fall planting, spring flowersAug 05, 2025 1:30 pm - August is a good time to plan for and order spring-flowering bulbs for your garden.
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Hackmatack Monarch Coalition hosts Monarch Fair for families on Aug. 10Jul 30, 2025 11:37 pm - Enjoy butterfly exhibits, kids' activities, vendor booths, and live music at the beach during the 10th annual Monarch Family Fun Fair on Sunday, Aug. 11, in Crystal Lake
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Add window film for energy savings and UV protectionJul 30, 2025 5:42 pm - Installing window film improves home energy efficiency year-round. It blocks summer heat, retains winter warmth, and reduces fading.
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Weeds are taking over the cracks in my driveway. What can I do?Jul 30, 2025 4:43 pm - Our concrete driveway was poured with wooden spacers between the sections. Now the wood has rotted and weeds have taken over. How can I get rid of them?