Real Estate
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West, South suburbs provide home buyers with optionsSep 14, 2007 11:00 pm - A selection of single-family homes priced under $350,000 can be found throughout the West, South and Southwest suburbs. Aurora Community: Deerbrook -- Gold Series by Joe...
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How to keep your washer humming
Sep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - School is back in session, and that means washing machines are in peak use. Some basic planning suggested by experts at Mr. Appliance Corp. can keep laundry room clutter...
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iRobot sweeps in with convenienceSep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - Wouldn't it be nice if someone vacuumed your house while you were at work or relaxing on the couch in front of the TV? Well, that's the idea behind the iRobot Roomba. P...
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Natural setting among executive amenitiesSep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - Executive-style single-family homes priced from the upper $300,000s are offered at The Ponds of Stony Creek in Elgin. They're set in a picturesque community backing to a...
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Forest preserve part of Walnut Glen's appealSep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - When it comes to living in a home that allows its owners to commune with nature on a daily basis, Walnut Glen in Northwest suburban Island Lake fits the bill This Resid...
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How to trim the bottoms of doorsSep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. My old hardwood floors are badly worn, so I want to cover them with thick carpeting. Now I have to trim off the door bottoms for clearance. What are the proper st...
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Chimney cap may be reason of bricks absorbing waterSep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. I have an existing brick chimney that absorbs water. The water comes through and ends up around the roof line near the ceiling of my Deck house. As it absorbs mor...
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Sales off to quick start at Carillon at Cambridge LakesSep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - Cambridge Homes has sold 20 homes in the first month of pre-construction sales for the active-adult community Carillon at Cambridge Lakes in Pingree Grove. Carillon at C...
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Regency Oaks nears close-out with 13Sep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - Rolling Meadows-based Kimball Hill Homes is counting down to closeout at Regency Oaks in Bartlett, where the last 13 of the community's 79 estate-style homes are availab...
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Glass makes home projects unique, beautifulSep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - Glass is very popular in homes -- think about those beautiful mosaic wall tiles seen in kitchens -- and it's clear its use is expanding. "Throwing in a little bit of gla...