Real Estate
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New Carol Stream hotel could open next summerDec 11, 2017 12:00 am - Construction of an extended-stay hotel is under way near a prominent corner in Carol Stream. Crews last week completed foundation work for the WoodSpring Suites, a four-...
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Woodstock bed and breakfast in 'Groundhog Day' movie soldDec 11, 2017 12:00 am - The B&B in Woodstock made famous in the movie “Groundhog Day” where Bill Murray woke every morning to relive the day over and over has been sold. The home at 344 Fremo...
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Smartweed is a weed even if it quite pretty up closeDec 10, 2017 6:00 am - I paused my shoveling of horse manure the other day to rest my eyes on a most attractive plant growing at the edge of the pile. This semi-vining plant had swollen, sligh...
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How to prevent ice damsDec 10, 2017 5:00 am - Q. About six or seven years ago I added another new layer of insulation in my attic. The good news is that my oil usage went down by several hundred gallons a year. The ...
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Berries are jewels in winter gardenDec 10, 2017 5:00 am - As Jack Frost nips at the landscape, berries add color and sparkle to the winter garden. In addition to delighting gardeners, they are also a valuable food source for bi...
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Why are throw pillows such a devisive home accessory?Dec 10, 2017 5:00 am - It's a well-known decorating fact that throw pillows are an easy and inexpensive way to change the look of a room. They can add color, texture, interest or a dash of hol...
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Holiday decorations that take up zero roomDec 10, 2017 5:00 am - It has been said that people who decorate the outside of their house for Christmas are happier. It follows that people who bring adornments inside, too, are willing to m...
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With deed in hand, you officially become 'owner'Dec 09, 2017 5:34 am - Q. To settle a bet, I'd like to know: When exactly does homeownership transfer? Is it when the new deed is entered in the public records office? A. Way back when few peo...
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From Sweden, an unsentimental take on de-clutteringDec 09, 2017 5:00 am - For anyone who somehow missed out on Marie Kondo's "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up," or who found her decluttering style too quick, too cute or too oriented towar...
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How to help first-time homebuyers save for a down paymentDec 09, 2017 5:00 am - This is a hot-button issue. Many aspiring first-time homebuyers find it difficult to save for a down payment, and millennials heavily burdened by student debt find it es...