Real Estate
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Chicago Mustangs to play at Sears CentreOct 07, 2014 1:01 am - Hoffman Estates trustees Monday approved a one-season contract for the Chicago Mustangs soccer team to play its 10 home games from Nov. 8 through the late winter at the ...
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Des Plaines tries to increase visibility of Metropolitan SquareOct 07, 2014 1:00 am - Can you find Metropolitan Square in Des Plaines? City leaders say not enough people can, and that's why they're paying a design firm $33,000 to find ways to spruce up th...
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Client, designer dynamics influence makeover's successOct 06, 2014 6:01 am - Like any relationship, problems sometimes arise between clients and designers. Clients expect designers to work magic, but conditions sometimes prevent a less than ideal...
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After mulling sale, Silver Stallion restaurant owner to stay put in Des PlainesOct 06, 2014 1:01 am - The Silver Stallion restaurant in Des Plaines is keeping its doors open, even though its owner toyed with the idea of selling to a seafood restaurant. Owner Gus Kalantzi...
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An electric fireplace may be a cheaper, greener alternativeOct 05, 2014 11:00 pm - For homeowners who experience cold winters, the warmth and crackle of a fireplace can be a wonderful addition to a home. However, when a typical homeowner pictures a fi...
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Changing a tween's bedroom is likely to be a balancing actOct 05, 2014 11:00 pm - Changing a tween's bedroom is likely to be a balancing act
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Buyers today want a home that matches their lifestyleOct 05, 2014 11:00 pm - When purchasing a new home, people today have diverse ideas of where and how they want to live, and it may not be the home and neighborhood of their grandparents. For ex...
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For a happy bedtime story, think cool, dark and quietOct 05, 2014 11:00 pm - Q. I am a terrible sleeper, three, sometimes four hours a night. I checked about sleep apnea -- negative -- but the doctors suggest one problem might be my bedroom, that...
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Even in a small abode, you can bathe in StyleOct 05, 2014 12:00 am - There are times when we all wish that we had a spa-like bathroom. It's easy to be covetous of a giant soaking tub for two and a shower large enough so that you don't hav...
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Clean and inspect your fireplace periodicallyOct 05, 2014 12:00 am - Q. I plan to use my fireplace more to lower my utility bills. I see some deteriorated spots on the outside of the chimney and it has not been cleaned recently. What type...