Articles filed under Room for Living
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Transform ugly fireplace into cheery holiday displayNov 17, 2019 5:00 am - We have limited space, a big ugly fireplace and outdated furniture. Design by Treetime Christmas Creations Expert: Laurie Kane, owner, www.treetime.com A "...
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Holiday decorating becomes big businessNov 16, 2019 6:00 am - For those who yearn for the holidays all year long, Treetime Christmas Creations in Lake Barrington is like a magical wonderland for children of all ages. It is a fantas...
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New floors, lighting make an immediate impactNov 10, 2019 6:00 am - Many people, when they think about updating and improving rooms in their house, only focus on painting the walls and switching out the furniture. But two other often-ove...
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Hallway made dreary by dark doorsNov 10, 2019 5:00 am - We got these doors about 30 years ago, back when dark wood was "in." The hallway is so long and looks so dark, it would be nice to lighten it up some. Most of the closet...
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Small room fails to live up to its big potentialNov 10, 2019 5:00 am - This is a room off my dining room. It may have been a bedroom at some point but doesn't lend itself to one now. I'd love to turn this into a living room and media room. ...
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Room makeover can be a much needed fresh startNov 10, 2019 5:00 am - This room screams chaos and indecision. Since my husband left me, I have felt nothing but stuck trying to figure out what to do to make this room more peaceful and seren...
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Local company updates old tubsNov 20, 2019 3:35 pm - Homeowners who are tired of the look of their bathroom or whose circumstances have changed (and they now need an accessible tub or shower in place of the one that they h...
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Age-in-place upgrades: Home improvements for older ownersNov 06, 2019 5:21 am - As our population ages, more and more people are seeking accessible homes where they can live for as long as possible. Everyone wants to be able to function independentl...
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Time to replace the old bathtubNov 03, 2019 5:00 am - We are in our mid-70s and need to convert a bathroom with a tub into a shower with handicap grab bars and seat. My wife is handicapped and it is very difficult to get in...
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Renovated bathroom needs a new doorNov 03, 2019 5:00 am - We have slowly been updating our house over the years with my disabled Marine Corp husband doing a large portion of the work as money can be tight when only one income c...