Lifestyle Stories from June 8, 2012 (Change date)
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Neighborhood of the week features Cornerstone Lakes, West ChicagoJun 08, 2012 5:32 am - Originally from Chicago, Susan and Sam Dileonardo moved from Carol Stream to the Cornerstone Lakes subdivision in West Chicago 14 years ago. “We keep moving farther west...
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About real estate: More agents ask prospects for personal information as safety concerns growsJun 08, 2012 5:26 am - Some agents are asking potential buyers and even sellers lots of personal questions before accepting them as clients, hoping to avoid becoming crime victims. Q. We recen...
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Home repair: Epoxy may be cure for rough garage floorJun 08, 2012 5:08 am - Q. Our garage floor is in need of some attention. It was poured in 1993 on a cold, damp day. It took a long time to dry, and the guys (unfortunately, carpenters — not re...
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Super handyman: Tips for preparing your house so you can have a worry-free vacationJun 08, 2012 4:34 am - Summer is upon us. That means family activities and vacations. If you’re planning on leaving town, take some time to prepare your home so that it won’t be vulnerable to ...
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The nation’s housing: FICO, by the numbersJun 08, 2012 1:00 am - WASHINGTON — In a marketplace where lenders are demanding record-high FICO credit scores — Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are averaging around 760 on approved mortgages this...
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Design secrets to get your garden looking its bestJun 08, 2012 1:00 am - A garden can be defined in many ways: a plot of land used for the growing of flowers, vegetables, herbs and trees; an area of fertile, cultivated property; even as a ver...
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