Real Estate
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Hardware updates should not be done to chase trendsJul 07, 2019 7:00 am - I remember not so long ago when a home renovation required changing all your hardware to “update” the home's look. Just when you thought you had rid yourself of brass ha...
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These Asian vegetables are perfect for a volatile growing seasonJul 07, 2019 7:00 am - There was a time when growing Asian vegetables amounted to sowing a few Daikon radishes and cultivating some yard-long beans, and then as novelties. But in recent decade...
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Five ways a housing counselor can help a first-time home buyer
Jul 07, 2019 6:00 am - Housing counselors are commonly recommended to help homeowners who are having difficulty making their mortgage payments, but these counselors can also provide assistance...
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Builder says window leaks are normalJul 07, 2019 6:00 am - Q. My townhouse is only two years old. During the last rains, the windows began leaking, and the windowsills cracked. Since then, I've learned that 125 other units in ou...
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Rain gardens invite birds and butterflies while replenishing groundwaterJul 06, 2019 7:00 am - The past couple of rainy springs have revealed a spot in our yard that remains wet much longer than the rest of the yard. Instead of bringing in topsoil to raise the are...
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How to decorate with mirrors without turning your home into a fun houseJul 06, 2019 7:00 am - Typically a final pit stop to check your look before you run out the door, mirrors serve an important function in most homes. They can be simple and subdued, or artful, ...
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Condo leasing bans often exclude relativesJul 06, 2019 7:00 am - Q. I own two homes in our association. One I occupy; the other is occupied by my mother. Management sent a letter to all owners that essentially states, based on an amen...
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Answering a purchase offer: yes, no or maybeJul 06, 2019 6:00 am - Q. If you could answer me today that would be helpful. We are selling our home ourselves, and we got an offer this morning that is $8,000 less than we are asking. It's o...
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Elephant's Breath, LOL Yellow and Mizzle: How do paint companies name their hues?Jul 05, 2019 7:00 am - Several years ago, I painted a bathroom in my house a rich, smoky blue. Everyone who sees it asks for the color name. When I answer, “Benjamin Moore's Gentleman's Gray,”...
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Hoffman Estates being wooed for another manufacturing HQJul 05, 2019 1:00 am - Hoffman Estates village board members Monday will grant a courtesy review to yet another proposed manufacturing headquarters within easy access of the improved tollway i...