Real Estate
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Stick to the basics to make holiday decorating joyfulDec 14, 2014 10:00 pm - It's time! Adding gift shopping and decorating homes to already-packed lives is never easy. How to turn a task into fun? There are ways. First, realize that each step in...
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Why loveseats are so lovableDec 14, 2014 10:00 pm - Q. Our living room is fairly large but narrow, so the sofa can only go against one wall, which leaves the room open to the entry hall through a wide arch. How can I make...
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The 1980s are back again: Dhurries are inDec 14, 2014 6:00 am - In the 1980s, dhurrie rugs from India, with their bright colors, geometric designs and sturdy flat weaves, were all the rage. In 1983, one of the first things my husband...
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Sometimes, there are no easy fixes for old windowsDec 13, 2014 11:01 pm - Q. I need advice as to what I can do with my windows without having to replace them. They are 28-year-old Lincoln windows, and of the crank-out type. The windows are fog...
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Pantone's color of the year: MarsalaDec 12, 2014 11:01 pm - Take a look inside that bottle of Marsala wine sitting in your bar you once bought for that Italian chicken recipe. That earthy, reddish-amber color is what Pantone has ...
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Board must give owners common account informationDec 12, 2014 11:01 pm - Q. I have lived in my condominium for the past 23 years. The board of managers refuses to produce an audited financial statement. What can I do get this? A. Whether or n...
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Lease survives the sale of a rental unitDec 12, 2014 11:01 pm - Q. In 1999, I signed a lease and put down an $800 security deposit. I continued to renew it and in 2011 I signed a six-year lease, which clearly states "the tenant has d...
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Supportive living senior project back to square one in Lake ZurichDec 12, 2014 12:01 am - A senior complex proposed for Lake Zurich's north side is headed back to the starting line. Des Plaines-based Pathway Senior Living wants to build the three-story, 120-u...
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Understanding GFCI outletsDec 11, 2014 11:01 pm - Q. We just bought an old house, built in the 1950s, so the electrical outlets are not grounded. We'd like to add GFCI outlets near the bathroom and kitchen sinks for sho...
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The cold facts about winter listingsDec 11, 2014 11:01 pm - WASHINGTON - So you've begun thinking about selling your house and you figure: Let's wait until the spring or early summer before listing. The yard will look its best an...