Illustrated Perspectives

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Perspectives

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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
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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
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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)

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