Real Estate
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Rosemont to sell office building for $5 millionJul 17, 2017 11:00 pm - Rosemont plans to close on the $5 million sale of an office building to a real estate development firm in October, officials said. Farpoint Development plans to purchase...
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Renovation can be costly, but often satisfyingJul 16, 2017 6:01 am - Converting an old house into a luxurious dwelling that includes everything you have always imagined is - without a doubt - a most satisfactory feat. Of course, to launch...
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An art lover's make-it-work momentJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - When George Dant decided to downsize, he didn't go far from home. He moved from the upper two floors of his Washington, D.C., row house to the basement. But when you des...
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Create an outdoor room for summerJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - Dining al fresco is at the heart of celebrating the warm weather. Here are a few bits of advice to create an outdoor room that might add to your overall enjoyment of sum...
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Design a butterfly friendly gardenJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - Many of us are aware of the declining monarch population for several reasons, including the loss of habitat where they overwinter in Mexico and the decrease of milkweed...
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Rare and unusual plant sale is a draw for Nova Scotia townJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, Nova Scotia - They're lined up three deep after lunch, eagerly awaiting the 1 o'clock opening. A bright yellow rope barrier holds everyone back. An outd...
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Give your fireplace its summer makeoverJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - Bringing summer to your fireplace could be as simple as putting away your tool set and wood holder. Just looking at that stuff can make you feel hot. Or you could cook u...
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Removing old stains on marble tileJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - Q. We had shampoo leak onto our marble tile in a shower inset over a period of 9 months. Now that the shampoo is used up, it has left a blue stain on the white and gray ...
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If rental unit is unlivable, get city involvedJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - Q. I rented the lower level of a house in Naperville about 18 months ago. There were some mice early in my leasing and I thought the situation was remedied when I placed...
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Style your patio to match your interiorJul 15, 2017 6:00 am - For some folks, a few white plastic chairs around a fire ring are all it takes to spruce up the patio for maximum use and enjoyment. Others, including Anne LoCascio of E...