Real Estate
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Woodstock log home is far from a cabinJul 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Abraham Lincoln, the man most associated with log cabins, would not be able to relate to Ken and Camille Miller's log home in Woodstock. Not only are the president and t...
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Homeowners create four-star poolside oasis
Jul 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Getting to a resort could be as easy as walking out the back door. Interested in creating their own oasis at home, some homeowners are building swimming pools and patios...
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Squeaking door hinges can be lubricatedJul 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am tried of squeaking room and cabinet doors that stick or come open. I plan to replace all the hinges that don't work right. There seem to be hundreds of hinge...
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Small claims court is often best place to settle disputes with landlordJul 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Late last year the roofs were completely replaced on my apartment building. I had never had any roof leaks. Recently, I returned from a week's vacation to find th...
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Family happily ends search for home near gifted schoolJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - When it comes down to choosing a place to live, schools play a huge role in the decision. Every parent wants to live in a good school system, or buy close to their child...
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The Midlane Club: Upscale single-family homesJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Midlane Club offers upscale single-family homes and amenities at its new golf course community in north-suburban Wadsworth, known as the village of country living. Naper...
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Architects take visual cues from surrounding areasJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - When designing a new condominium community in an already established residential neighborhood, it's important for the new kid on the block to fit in. Developers are turn...
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Replacing an older air conditioner can pay of in energy savingsJul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. With these crazy gasoline prices, we stay home more now and, therefore, air-condition more. My old central air conditioner costs a lot to operate. What type of r...
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Splitting, cracking roof may lead to even bigger problems in the futureJul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - No homeowner likes to pay for roof repairs, but it's better to get the work done quickly rather than face even more problems down the road. Q. The home we have lived in ...
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Federal HOPE refinancing program likely to assist manyJul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - After six months of haggling and political gamesmanship, a massive housing relief bill is heading for final approval. Though it has hundreds of pages and do...