Tenant-parking repeal may be retaliatory Q: I have a lease that doesn't say anything about pets. My landlord wants me to agree to a new clause prohibiting pets without his consent, but I refused to sign the amended lease, because I was planning on getting a dog.
A cure for cabin fever When it's cold outside, activities heat up at condos and apartments
Whether you're cocooning or stuck inside, condo amenities help while away winter days
Repair a toilet Before you call a plumber to fix an old toilet, try diagnosing the problem. If that doesn't work, call a plumber. To troubleshoot the problem, go to www.fluidmaster.com , a manufacturer's website where you'll learn how to inspect your toilet and determine exactly what's wrong. The problem is usually a broken or failing part that needs to be replaced. The parts of the toilet tank -- fill valves, flappers and tank levers -- age and weaken over time. And with continued use, the gaskets, seals and connectors in the tank can deteriorate.
News anchor sells North Side condo Former WMAQ-Ch. 5 sports anchor and reporter Paula Faris and her husband, John Krueger, have sold their four-bedroom duplex condominium unit in the North Side's Bowmanville neighborhood for $350,000.
Condo board cuts cord on alarm Q: I have concerns about changes to a security monitoring system in my town house development.
Sometimes it seems as if there are as many gardening books as there are dandelions in spring.
A condo code of ethics Board members know they aren't supposed to run off with their community association's reserve funds. That's an obvious conflict of interest, and illegal, to boot.
The case for buying a home now A notorious housing market bear has changed his tune. Yes, he says, now is a good time to buy a home, if …
Protect your pets from winter hazards The winter of 2011-2012 has been pretty mild in many parts of the country, but there's still plenty of frigid weather to come. When it does, dogs and cats can get frostbite. Most susceptible are the tips of their tails and ears. Dogs with long ears, like Basset Hounds and Weimaraners, are especially at risk.
Use feng shui to boost the romantic quotient in your bedroom No matter whether it's the year of the dragon, the horse, or the sheep, the philosophical principles of feng shui can add harmony to your interior design -- and even inject a new spirit of romance.
