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Tips to tend a garden in late summer

By Metro Creative
Jul 29, 2025 11:27 am - There's plenty of work to be done in the garden come the end of summer. Here are some tips on important tasks.
The basics of window replacement projects

By Metro Creative
Jul 29, 2025 11:19 am - Window replacement projects require careful consideration so homeowners identify the best products for their home.
Pura Scents recalling more than 850,000 diffuser covers as magnet issue may cause ingestion hazard

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN
Jul 26, 2025 1:53 pm - Pura Scents is recalling more than 850,000 diffuser covers because some magnets may detach and cause a possible ingestion hazard to children.
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rises to 6.75%, second straight uptick

By ALEX VEIGA
Jul 23, 2025 3:43 pm - The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage rose for the second week in a row, another setback for the U.S. housing market, which is mired in a sales slump as affordability constraints shut out prospective homebuyers.
Home sales fade in June as national median sales price hits an all-time high of $435,300

By ALEX VEIGA
Jul 23, 2025 3:38 pm - Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slid in June to the slowest pace since last September as mortgage rates remained elevated and national median sales prices hit unprecedented levels.
Community association proposes buyer fee changes

By Matthew Moodhe
Jul 23, 2025 1:15 pm - A community association wants to change its declaration to establish a buyer/new member fee based on a percentage of the gross selling price, in addition to an existing seller resale fee.
‘The Khayat touch’: Former Gurnee Holiday Inn being renovated and converted to apartments, boutique rooms

By Mick Zawislak
Jul 23, 2025 9:15 am - Khayat Enterprises, well known in Lake County, is in the midst of its of largest venture yet — the renovation and conversion of the former Holiday Inn in Gurnee to Ten Hotel Convention Center and Residences.
Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heat

By DAVID FISCHER
Jul 22, 2025 3:53 pm - With record heat hitting the U.S., pet owners must take steps to protect animals from heat stroke. Pets left in hot vehicles are especially vulnerable.
These DIY solutions can replace a closet full of chemical cleaners

By Michael J. Coren
Jul 22, 2025 3:41 pm - You can replace conventional cleaning products containing concerning chemicals with DIY solutions using common, safer ingredients like vinegar, castile soap and baking soda.
Annuals are the forgotten native plants. Here are 7 worth adding to the garden

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Jul 22, 2025 3:02 pm - Here are seven native annual plants to grow for a sustainable, wildlife-friendly garden.

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