Wednesday, August 24, 2011

College condos/home warranties/fall plantings

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College Condos 101: Parents buying property to cut student housing costs
College Condos 101

Parents are cutting student housing costs for their children by buying off-campus properties as investments, or potential retirement homes for themselves.

Green building: What could go wrong? Red flags for green homes

What could go wrong on a green-building project? Often new materials don't fit the job, or traditional methods get better results.
Home warranty gripes all but guaranteed How home warranties work

Home-warranty companies lead Angie's List complaints. So what do you get when you buy a home warranty? Not exactly a warranty.
Last call for patio parties Last call for patio parties

Dress your lawn for a last-minute summer bash with these ideas from a celebrity event planner.
Little loppers do most of a chainsaw's work, but safer Chainsaw: The sequel

Chainsaws make quick work of pruning and other yard work, but gardeners may find a safer choice among newer power tools.
Urban garden enchants on several levels Shady retreat

A Lincoln Park garden makeover uses a garage and catwalk to triumph over limited sunshine and space.
Keys to pouring concrete piers: planning, good forms, careful measuring Pier authority

Concrete or brick piers provide a firm foundation for a backyard deck. Follow these best practices to avoid failure down the road.
Weather any hikes in homeowners insurance Home insurance shakeout

With severe weather on the rise, so are premiums for homeowners insurance. Here are the key moves to save money.
'Victory Garden of Tomorrow' posters are 'artful advocacy' Flights of fancy

The Victory Garden of Tomorrow posters are inspired by World War II propaganda.
Spring bulbs will be on sale at Chicago Botanic Garden festival Botanic Garden bulb sale

Prepare for bulb planting season with the Chicago Botanic Garden's annual Fall Bulb Festival.
Flowering shrubs for fall blooms Late bloomers

The Morton Arboretum suggests flowering shrubs for fall.

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