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April
14

It’s Time to Plant, but First Take a Crash Course on Cultivars

April 14th, 2026 by Margaret Roach

An expert explains how to choose the sexiest cultivated varieties of native plants that will also deliver the best ecological performance.

Category: Flowers and Plants, Gardens and Gardening, Content Type: Service, Sustainable Living

April
14

How to Deal With a Problem Neighbor

April 14th, 2026 by Jen A. Miller

Advice from experts on how to keep disputes from escalating and get to a resolution.

Category: Content Type: Service, Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Customs, Etiquette and Manners, Homeowners' Associations, Suits and Litigation (Civil)

April
13

In Michigan, a Wrong Turn and a Decades-Long Labor of Love

April 13th, 2026 by Tim McKeough

Two design firm owners from Chicago stumbled on a farmhouse that needed a lot of attention. Over the years, they turned the project into their primary residence.

Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Home Repairs and Improvements, Interior Design and Furnishings, Berrien Springs (Mich)

April
12

These Towns Want a Tsunami Shelter Before It’s Too Late

April 12th, 2026 by Rebecca Dzombak

Image Caption: The town of Ocean Shores, Wash., which sits a sandbar protruding into the Pacific Ocean, has been trying for years to mitigate the risks of a tsunami.

Many coastal towns along the West Coast can’t afford to build lifesaving structures in the event of surging waves, putting homes and residents in jeopardy.

Category: Tidal Waves and Tsunamis, Evacuations and Evacuees, Coastal Areas, Disasters and Emergencies, Alaska, Oregon, Washington (State)

April
11

Fees, Fees Fees! Do I Have to Pay All These Extras for Utilities?

April 11th, 2026 by Jill Terreri Ramos

Landlords often use third-party billing services that tack on extra costs. Can you just go around them?

Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Water, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Landlords

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