Real Estate
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Schaumburg residents weigh in on new land-use planSep 12, 2017 5:30 am - Greater opportunities for seniors to downsize in Schaumburg as well as more shopping and dining options in its Town Square are among some longtime residents' hopes for t...
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Fresh Thyme, Burlington coming to Fabyan Crossing in GenevaSep 10, 2017 11:00 pm - The Geneva strip mall along the Randall Road corridor that formerly housed the old Dominick's grocery store is getting a makeover. Not only are crews doing work to make ...
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A clutter-free home makes your interior design shineSep 10, 2017 6:01 am - Well-decorated rooms depend on a sharp sense of order, but living in a clutter-free environment requires a mastery of organization. Stylish staging can combat the "Ooh, ...
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Reduce garden maintenance with shrubsSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - Many of us are looking for ways to reduce the time spent maintaining of our landscapes. One of the easiest ways is to replace labor-intensive perennials - those requirin...
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Add flair with an armchairSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - Whether it's a cozy reading nook or a lullaby chair in a nursery, armchairs are an easy way to add style, color and a new silhouette to any space. They can be a "rich an...
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Brighten up your basement digsSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - It's no easy feat to find an affordable apartment in many cities. Renters will scour the city streets for a decent deal, searching uptown, downtown and increasingly, und...
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Empty-nesters repurposing kids' roomsSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - There is sorrow in the home when one of your chicks goes away to college. A young adult's transition away from the nest is one of the parents' proudest moments, an accom...
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Solving an attic mold problem with proper ventingSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - Q. I need major help. I have always read your column, but now it's my turn to ask for help from someone I can totally trust. I had an attic fan replaced a couple of week...
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12 homes with a national park in the backyardSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - Many of us have visited national parks while on vacation, awed by their grandeur and natural beauty. But have you ever wondered what it would be like to wake up to such ...
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Stylish and savvy wastebasketsSep 09, 2017 7:00 am - When decorating a room, we don't tend to give much thought to the waste receptacle. But the decorative details can be important. "They can make or break your best effort...