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Home & garden calendar, July 20-26

Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm - Upcoming gardening events, workshops, and shows in the Chicago area, covering topics like native plants, monarch butterflies, bonsai, and more.
Why homeowners are suddenly rushing to install rooftop solar

By Shannon Osaka
Jul 15, 2025 1:29 pm - A new law slashes solar tax credits. Analysts predict a 40-50% drop in installations, cratering solar companies and jobs.
The wood around our French doors is rotting. How do we fix it?

By Jeanne Huber
Jul 15, 2025 12:39 pm - The wood around our French doors is rotting. How do we fix it?
Need a room refresh? Try one of these dynamic trim colors.

By Kathryn O'Shea-Evans
Jul 15, 2025 12:32 pm - If the walls of a room are an outfit, think of the trim as a statement accessory. With that in mind, many designers are turning to rich tones that imbue a room with charm.
Forget the calendar: This method reveals the ideal time to tackle garden pests

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Jul 15, 2025 11:47 am - Sick of guessing when to harvest or treat pests? Let degree days precisely predict plant and insect maturity down to the day.
How to maximize dahlia blooms and keep grass green

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Jul 15, 2025 10:49 am - Tim Johnson shares tricks for keeping your lawn green all summer and maximizing dahlia blooms.
Builder refuses to repair faulty doors

By Barry Stone
Jul 15, 2025 10:49 am - Home inspector Barry Stone offers advice to a homeowner whose builder refuses to repair a set of poorly fitted French doors.
Does HOA have right to trim overhanging branches from neighboring property?

By Matthew Moodhe
Jul 15, 2025 10:49 am - A townhouse owner wants to know whether the association can trim encroaching trees/bushes from a neighbor's property after giving written notice.
Electrical nightmare comes after close of escrow

By Barry Stone
Jul 11, 2025 6:31 am - New homeowners discover electrical problems after moving in, after being told the house would be rewired.
When a condo owner dies alone: What’s next?

By Matthew Moodhe
Jul 11, 2025 6:31 am - If a condo owner without heirs or emergency contact information dies in their unit, what steps can the property manager or board take after the body has been removed?

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