Real Estate
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Northbrook community takes full advantage of locationDec 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Meadow Ridge has made a splash with homebuyers who have already purchased 100 residences in a private, gated community that showcases water features, lavish landscaping ...
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Wishing you a hassle-free holiday seasonDec 13, 2008 10:00 pm - While driving through the suburbs, enjoying people's outdoor lighting is one of the pleasures of the holiday season. These drives are a cheap way to entertain everyone f...
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New consulting business eases home improvement workDec 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Wouldn't it be nice to have someone you could go to when you need to have work done around your house? Someone who knows the best people to call for all the little tasks...
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Don't close home's only air returnDec 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I have a question about a recent answer you gave. You told the reader to close off the heating registers in unused rooms and close the cold-air returns, also. I had w...
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Online mortgage loan sites should be used with careDec 12, 2008 10:00 pm - My first impression of Mortgage Marvel, or MM, was that it was a multi-lender shopping site, which would make it the fourth new one I have reviewed in 2008; the others a...
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Frozen pipes, leaks damage more homes than firesDec 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I've heard of a device that automatically turns off your water main if there is a leak in your home. What can you tell me about this device? Is it really worthwhile? ...
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Time to lighten up that lugubrious woody interiorDec 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Too much of a good thing can be worse than nothing at all. There's truth to this old saying, but how do we know where to draw the line between the two? It's all relative...
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Marrakech Hotel, favored by celebrities, on marketDec 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Palais Rhoul - a family-owned boutique hotel in Marrakech, Morocco, whose list of past guests includes George Clooney and David Beckham - has gone on the market for 25 m...
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Holiday decos go avant-garde
Dec 12, 2008 10:00 pm - For habitual home decorators, the holiday season is like, well, Christmas. Creativity runs happily amok as rooms become set pieces for a few weeks. And while conventiona...
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Here's another way to light your home for the holidaysDec 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Flameless candles made of real wax glow nicely. The best selling point is you don't have to worry about children, pets or friends who wave their arms dramatically when t...