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A new Illinois law is intended to allow law enforcement to remove squatters from privately owned property without the necessity of a lengthy eviction process.

The measure, signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday, ...Read more

Dear James: I want to add a decorative brick walkway around my muddy flower gardens. Is this a typical DIY project, or will I need a contractor who uses mortar joints? -- Glenn P.

Dear Glenn: With various brick colors and...Read more

There will be a cloud hanging over the Supertunia Mini Vista Petunia group next year, but I promise you will jump for joy.

It will be even more cloudy if you plant the new Supertunia Mini Vista Pink Cloud petunia in ...Read more

Creating an indoor garden is a wonderful way to bring the beauty of nature into your home. However, for pet owners, it's crucial to ensure that the plants you choose are safe for your furry companions. Many common ...Read more

Last week's mail certainly proved my theory that we have the best expert community going on here at Everyday Cheapskate. Even better, we're willing to share.

MICROWAVE CORN ON THE COB

Dear Mary: I wish to share a sweet ...Read more

There's never a dull moment in the U.S. market as automakers hustle to divine consumer trends, navigate federal regulations, juggle tariff-driven plant production, and dodge activist Molotov cocktails.

The first six ...Read more

Q: I have several red twig dogwoods that look beautiful each spring. By midsummer, they continue to grow new sprouts and otherwise appear healthy, but many of the leaves get spotty, turn yellow and fall off. Is this a ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

Some friends of mine have two dachshunds. They are no longer puppies and still potty in the house. The owners say dachshunds cannot be trained. I don't believe it. What recommendation do you have for this ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — Bill Ness watched two weeks ago as his 5-year-old daughter walked into Pelican Lake in Otter Tail county wearing a full wet suit, with booties.

In less than 10 minutes, the girl’s hands were covered with...Read more

DENVER — Forget the cartoons. All little John Succarde wanted to do on Saturday mornings was watch Chad LaChance.

LaChance’s TV show, “Fishful Thinker,” became a staple for Colorado outdoor enthusiasts after it ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — Whose ox is getting gored by federal budget cuts is a hot topic these days, and compared with people who will lose their health insurance or jobs, duck hunters are in pretty good shape.

Mallards and other ...Read more

It's true that financial trouble is a major contributor to the breakup of the American family. It is also true that gaining control over one's finances can repair marriages, restore families and change the future. For that...Read more

Relatively speaking, California is not a hot spot for housing investors.

That’s a conclusion from my trusty spreadsheet’s review of data on investor activity across the nation from BatchData, a small data tracker that...Read more

Q. Each time my son goes to see his father, I get a phone call telling me there is no food in the house. My son tells me he’s starving. “Dad never feeds us!” He’s 14! He needs to eat.

I don’t want my son to be ...Read more

For westerners, K-pop has become the umbrella term for any artist performing songs in Korean (and usually dancing along). But South Korea has a long history of pop and rock artists who don’t adhere to that stereotype. ...Read more

MISTAKE: YOU NEED TO PRE-RINSE

Scrape off all the chunks of food from the dishes, but don't pre-rinse. It's not necessary and only wastes time and water. Unless you have particles of food on your dishes, pre-rinsing could...Read more