Real Estate
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Common KonMari challenges and how to overcome themJul 14, 2019 7:00 am - Organization queen Marie Kondo is everywhere; she has published two best-selling books, graced the streaming screen and inspired numerous home-goods lines dedicated to k...
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Ground covers reduce weeding time spent in the gardenJul 14, 2019 7:00 am - As I get older, my passion for gardening remains but my stamina isn't what it used to be. I spend as much time in the garden but don't seem to get as much done. As a res...
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Would you prefer your home to be colorful or full of color?Jul 14, 2019 7:00 am - So often during the summer months or during holidays, we take vacations to visit family or to faraway places to get a bit of respite from work, school or from life in ge...
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Recessed lights add illumination without taking up spaceJul 14, 2019 7:00 am - It's a common quandary, especially in older homes: One or more rooms lacks ample artificial light because of an absence of overhead fixtures. Making matters worse, that ...
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Fireplace screens, doors have different functionsJul 14, 2019 6:00 am - Q. Last year I removed the screens from my factory-built fireplace and replaced them with glass doors. Now that I'm selling the property, the buyers' home inspector says...
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MK Asset acquires two industrial buildings, sells retail centerJul 14, 2019 1:00 am - CHICAGO - MK Asset Investment recently acquired industrial properties in Franklin Park and Waukegan, and sold a retail center in Round Lake Beach for a combined total of...
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Should patio owners pay for decks?Jul 13, 2019 7:00 am - Q. We are a common interest community association of more than 50 townhouse units. Last year the board approved a special assessment to cover the reserve shortfall for t...
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4 tech start-ups looking to disrupt the affordable housing industry
Jul 13, 2019 6:12 am - The United States is in the grips of an affordable housing crisis with many people of low and moderate incomes struggling to find inexpensive places to live. Until recen...
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The pros and cons of an open floor planJul 12, 2019 7:00 am - A casual, multifunctional space sounds like an enticing concept. With no walls separating the kitchen from the living and dining rooms, a space will look more expansive ...
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Window films can reduce your cooling billsJul 12, 2019 7:00 am - Q. My single-pane windows are still good, but much heat comes in during summer and it's chilly near them during winter. Would installing one of the newer year-round or h...