Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Should we tell our home inspector about the mold?Dec 22, 2025 12:11 pm - We're about to buy a six-year-old home that originally had a mold problem. Are we required to disclose the initial mold issue to our home inspector, or should we wait to see if he notices any evidence of mold?
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How to create a home that appeals to all five sensesDec 22, 2025 11:34 am - Refresh your home with some tweaks that can help it appeal to all five senses.
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Geneva woman built holiday decorating career from childhood love of ChristmasDec 20, 2025 5:37 pm - Michelle DeMarco of Geneva built her holiday decorating career from a childhood love of Christmas.
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Do newly elected condo board members assume their positions immediately?Dec 17, 2025 10:28 am - Our condominium board recently held annual elections. Do the new board members take their board positions immediately or do they have to wait until the next scheduled meeting?
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Creating a simple garden sanctuary for year-round relaxationDec 17, 2025 9:29 am - Now’s a good time to start thinking about next year's garden.
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Americans like artificial Christmas trees, even though few are made in the U.S. and prices are upDec 17, 2025 9:19 am - Tariffs shone a twinkling light this year on fake Christmas trees — and the extent to which America depends on other countries for its plastic fir trees.
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Home & garden calendar, Dec. 21-27Dec 17, 2025 3:30 am - Garden club meetings in the Chicago suburbs cover a range of topics such as creating moonlit spaces, hardscape designs, succulents, prairies and bison, and using native plants in home landscapes.
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Signs a fireplace is in need of repairDec 16, 2025 7:00 pm - With so much to gain from a well-maintained fireplace, homeowners can learn to spot signs suggesting a unit is in need of repair.
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You might regret buying that viral couchDec 16, 2025 6:17 pm - The modular couch looked great in online ads, but once in their living room, the buyers found it was more trendy than comfortable.
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Be proactive in caring for plants, garden during wintry weatherDec 16, 2025 4:16 pm - When it comes to caring for your garden, it pays to be proactive during wintry weather.