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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US falls to 6.85% this week, first decline in a month

By MATT OTT
Jun 05, 2025 8:27 pm - The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. fell this week for the first time in a month, but borrowing costs for homebuyers remain elevated.
Unit owners rise up, demand a special meeting on amendment

By Matthew Moodhe
Jun 05, 2025 8:01 pm - Is the board obligated to conduct a special board meeting on an amendment that board members disagree with? That depends. If 20 percent of unit owners signed a petition requesting one, then yes.
New high energy-rated windows available for any type of building

By Jean Murphy
Jun 05, 2025 7:30 am - There is literally no building in the Chicago area that can’t be outfitted with new high energy-rated windows. The list of building types that can now receive such windows is lengthy.
Seven St. Charles gardens to be featured in Pottawatomie Garden Walk

Submitted by Christie Slack
Jun 04, 2025 4:46 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club is holding a St. Charles Garden Walk on June 28 featuring seven gardens and a boutique.
What’s the best way to remove soot stains from painted white brick?

Jeanne Huber
Jun 04, 2025 11:25 am - Q: We painted our brick fireplace white. But after some use, smoke has stained the brick. What’s the best way to clean it?
10 ways to get a better outdoor space without spending a lot of money

By Dina Cheney
Jun 04, 2025 11:15 am - Outdoor spaces are often treated like afterthoughts, but they should get top billing this time of year. The good news: You don’t need much effort — or a ton of money — to spruce yours up.
Good planning, proper plant selection best for insect control

By Tim Johnson
Jun 04, 2025 11:06 am - Practice integrated pest management in your garden to reduce the need for pesticides. Begin by choosing the proper plant for your site and using good planting practices such as amending the soil with compost and planting at the proper depth. When possible, select plants that are resistant to common diseases and give them the appropriate care to minimize problems.
The top 9 grilling mistakes and how to fix them

By ELIZABETH KARMEL
Jun 04, 2025 5:21 am - Nothing says summer like firing up the grill. Before you do, read this list of the biggest grilling mistakes and how to avoid them.
Father’s Day Gifts for the dad who really likes to clean

By Jolie Kerr
Jun 04, 2025 2:05 am - How does one shop for the dad who is fastidious about his shoes, who is the designated household dish-doer, who won’t let anyone else touch his laundry, who loves a clean countertop, who lives to power wash? We’ve rounded up Father’s Day gift ideas — from the soaps and detergents that will elevate his household chores to something akin to a luxury experience to the coolest-looking water flosser you’ll see — for the dad who loves to clean and be clean.
Home & garden calendar, June 8-16

Jun 03, 2025 11:39 pm - Forests, seed saving, monarch butterflies, garden walks and more.

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