Real Estate
-
Couple grows the 'garden-tainment' trendJun 06, 2015 12:00 am - Rich and Jaclyn Kator are giving new life to an old South Elgin garden center that first opened in the 1950s when the original owner raised fresh-cut carnations in the g...
-
The art of hanging artJun 06, 2015 12:00 am - As a decorator, I can't expect my clients to agree with everything I recommend. Sometimes I just need to humbly agree to disagree. Take, for example, my recent experienc...
-
Question boards when they make exceptions to rulesJun 06, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We live in a 30-unit condominium outside of Chicago. The rules for the association provide that dogs are not allowed to be kept in the building. Recently, the board v...
-
What impression do you want your entry hall to give?Jun 05, 2015 6:00 am - We all know first impressions matter. Well, my friends, the same holds true for our homes. Walking into an entrance hall should be a warm and inviting experience, a prea...
-
Five real estate myths that snag buyers and sellersJun 05, 2015 1:00 am - When you buy or sell a home, you're likely to get lots of unsolicited advice from well-meaning friends and family. And a portion of the advice may be helpful while some ...
-
A good chair is worth a repairJun 05, 2015 12:01 am - I have a great appreciation for spindles on chairs, tables and railings. I've always wanted to do some wood turning, but have never had the opportunity to do it. Because...
-
Oppressive lead paint enforcementJun 05, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We have a rental property that has been vacant for 12 years. The problem started when our last tenant was found to have elevated lead in her blood. The city inspected...
-
Tougher standards needed for tax-transcript accessJun 05, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - You probably heard about the massive security breach the IRS disclosed last week that allowed hackers to obtain detailed tax return information on 104,000 t...
-
Harmony Grove & Bartlett ReserveJun 05, 2015 12:00 am - Bartlett, known for its excellent quality of life and bounty of recreation, offers a suburban lifestyle with a hometown feel. The quiet, quaint town was attractive to Va...
-
Will Barrington White House be ready for July 4 unveiling?Jun 04, 2015 5:30 am - With just 30 days left until a July 4 public unveiling, work on the Barrington White House continues at a brisk pace, but project leaders say that the 117-year-old build...