Real Estate
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Lofty ideals to furnish these trendy living spacesApr 07, 2019 7:00 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. The following column originally published in 2015. Artists have always sought out unusual and unexpected places...
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Pergolas: Ancient garden structures are getting updatedApr 07, 2019 7:00 am - Pergolas have been part of home gardens for a long time, but they're getting some modern upgrades because of trends toward backyard sanctuaries and entertaining. Histori...
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The best places to own a vacation home in the United States
Apr 07, 2019 6:15 am - Aspen and Jackson Hole might be the first ski spots that come to mind when considering a vacation at a luxurious mountain resort. But if you're actually looking to buy a...
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Buyers demand new carpet from sellersApr 07, 2019 6:00 am - Q. When we sold our home, we disclosed every defect we could think of, as required by law. Now, the buyers are complaining about carpet stains, and they're threatening t...
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Enjoy plants more by choosing annuals that need little careApr 06, 2019 7:00 am - This year, when choosing annuals to add nonstop color to the garden or containers, select plants that don't demand a lot of fussing to keep them beautiful. Instead of sp...
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Did you freeze through this bitter winter?Apr 06, 2019 6:00 am - We just suffered through a shockingly cold and windy winter and if you weren't as snug and warm in your home as you wanted to be those terrible days and nights, it is pr...
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When units are owned by trusts, corporations and partnershipsApr 06, 2019 6:00 am - Q. Only owners are permitted to serve on the board of our association. Each year, the association has owners complete a census form identifying the owners of the unit. H...
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Before final vote, Rolling Meadows mayor-elect pushes his plan for Dominick's siteApr 06, 2019 1:00 am - Redevelopment of much of the former Dominick's property in downtown Rolling Meadows is all but a done deal, with a final vote to approve a 106-unit townhouse development...
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Good design in everyday products is focus of MoMA exhibitApr 05, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK - From early Tupperware containers to Chemex coffee makers to sleek midcentury modern furniture, a new show at the Museum of Modern Art here explores the democr...
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Landlord not part of roommate agreementApr 05, 2019 6:00 am - Q. Last fall, I was living with two other guys in a condo we rented. After a few months, I got a job transfer and had to leave the state. I was leaving on the 15th of th...