Lifestyle Stories from August 24, 2013 (Change date)
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Art in the garden: Fall brings a wealth of new flowersAug 24, 2013 1:00 am - As summer begins to yield to fall, we lament the end of summer's blooms but look forward to the seasonal colors of autumn. Leaves start to change color with the falling ...
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Remodeling work rebounds as homeowners hire contractorsAug 24, 2013 1:00 am - Economist Russell Price decided to get a head start on work he’d been putting off for more than 10 years at his own house as he began to see an improvement in home-renov...
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Ceiling fans that give style a whirlAug 24, 2013 1:00 am - In the hot summer months, a ceiling fan can be critical. It can help circulate air, cool a room and lower electricity bills. But is it a design no-no? “Most designers wa...
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How determine size of reservesAug 24, 2013 12:45 am - Q. Every year, the board of our association struggles to determine how much of a reserve contribution should be included in the annual budget. Is there a “rule of thumb”...
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Illinois seeing a delayed jump in prices, Realtor team saysAug 24, 2013 12:40 am - Residential real estate sales have been hot so far this year in the Carpentersville, Algonquin and Crystal Lake areas, said Hilda and Jennifer Jones, Realtors with Baird...
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A problem with a concrete patioAug 24, 2013 12:00 am - Q. I have a question about fixing concrete. My patio has cracked and settled and the step is so low I trip going into the home. How do I fix this problem? Do I remove th...
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Smart mortgage shoppers understand mortgage pricingAug 24, 2013 12:00 am - Mortgage pricing is a complicated process, which allows loan officers who understand it to get the better of borrowers who don't. The first step for any borrower looking...
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