Real Estate
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Be careful with renovation partiesOct 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Cocktails and power tools don't mix. But they sure do mingle. As the housing market cools, homeowners looking to save money on renovations are hosting parties where they...
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Creations spring from brush to garage, to drivewayOct 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Dale Armani would be the first to admit that it's a little bizarre to paint murals on his driveway and the wall of his garage. A country scene, rendered in acrylic paint...
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Rating service, customer satisfactionOct 27, 2007 11:00 pm - I recently returned from a boat tour in Indonesia, and was impressed with the quality of the service provided by the tour company. The employees go out of their way to m...
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Models showcase Wood condo conversionOct 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Four professionally decorated models have opened at The Woods at Countryside, a $105-million condominium conversion at 975 Sterling Ave. in Palatine. They showcase 1-bed...
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Smaller lots give neighborhood a close-knit feelOct 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Home builders may be the first to tell you: bigger isn't always better. Small parcels can set the stage for the personalized and secure feeling of a close-knit neighborh...
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Antioch farmhouse shows owners' influenceOct 26, 2007 11:00 pm - When an artist paints original designs on the floor and stairs of her home, it adds a warm, personal touch. But Carol Sackschewsky actually designed the house, too. On t...
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Have no fear: It's easy to scare up decorative touchesOct 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Boo me if you like, but sometimes the little touches make for a nice Halloween treat, too. Our favorite finds won't dent your candy budget -- and they'll last a lot lon...
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Family able to overcome home-building hurdlesOct 26, 2007 11:00 pm - When Bob Buschbacher was injured in a motocross accident two years ago and left a quadriplegic, life changed forever for him and his wife and two children. "They say yo...
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Get the master bedroom you wantOct 26, 2007 11:00 pm - The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but many home buyers claim the master bedroom suite is the oasis. For buyers wanting to make the most of this retreat, Rolling ...
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Model makes visitors feel right at homeOct 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Warm beiges and soothing blue tones, vibrant textures and dazzling interior home features await buyers at Autumn Grove in Volo where builder William Ryan Homes has unvei...