Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Knox Garden Walk yields $5K for Northern Illinois Food BankJul 23, 2025 9:13 pm - Over 300 people toured gardens in Naperville during Knox Presbyterian's event, raising $5,000 to supply food pantries across 11 counties.
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Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rises to 6.75%, second straight uptickJul 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.
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Home sales fade in June as national median sales price hits an all-time high of $435,300Jul 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.
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Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heatJul 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.
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These DIY solutions can replace a closet full of chemical cleanersJul 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.
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Annuals are the forgotten native plants. Here are 7 worth adding to the gardenJul 22, 2025 3:02 pm - Here are seven native annual plants to grow for a sustainable, wildlife-friendly garden.
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Signs it's time to replace guttersJul 22, 2025 1:38 pm - Gutter replacement projects may not be exciting, but new gutters can make a home safer and prolong the life of a roof and other features on a property.
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Home inspector overlooked polybutylene pipeJul 22, 2025 1:17 pm - A home inspector missed a dangerous plumbing issue that could cost homeowners thousands. Are inspectors liable?
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Bringing the outdoors in: Tips for creating a floral displayJul 22, 2025 1:05 pm - This is a good time to cut some of your outdoor flowers for an indoor display.
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Why homeowners are suddenly rushing to install rooftop solarJul 15, 2025 1:29 pm - A new law slashes solar tax credits. Analysts predict a 40-50% drop in installations, cratering solar companies and jobs.
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