Real Estate
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Plan for tavern at Gurnee-area strip mall diesMay 02, 2016 1:00 am - At least 50 Gurnee-area residents were prepared Monday to contest a plan for a tavern possibly offering video gambling in their neighborhood, but apparent changes in the...
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With Dylan's Pub closing, West Dundee sees chance to redevelopMay 02, 2016 1:00 am - With the recent closure of a West Dundee business, Village President Chris Nelson sees an opportunity to improve a visually prominent downtown property. Dylan's Pub, at ...
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Italian furniture makers strengthen brands through archivesMay 01, 2016 7:09 am - MILAN - Big Italian furniture brands turned out collections at the 55th Milan Furniture Fair that included neglected treasures from their archives, along with fresh inno...
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Smaller home opens up to the great outdoorsMay 01, 2016 7:08 am - HENDERSON, NEV. - The "Contemporary Farmhouse" constructed in a subdivision outside Las Vegas in what once had been a desert, is a modest-sized dwelling that lives big a...
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Pullout workspace is a concept that works in any roomMay 01, 2016 7:01 am - Pullout furniture is both vintage and cutting edge. The old-school breadboard is the grandmother of the ubiquitous cutting board we see in houses today. Any kitchen desi...
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Labyrinths are winding their way into homeowners' yardsMay 01, 2016 6:22 am - The labyrinth is an ancient idea made new. The spiral design has been around since before recorded history, though no one is sure where the pattern originated or why. In...
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There are lots of name-brand options for concrete repairMay 01, 2016 3:00 am - Q. As a faithful reader of your column every week, I was disappointed with your answer to a question about garage floor pitting. You have solved a lot of problems with h...
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Equity is a sure sign of financial growthMay 01, 2016 2:01 am - A few years ago, many homeowners experienced a steady decline in equity they had accumulated in their homes. In fact, many had lost all their equity and were "under wate...
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Trustee of parents' estate nowhere to be foundMay 01, 2016 1:00 am - Q. My parents owned their home for over 35 years. My dad passed away a couple years ago and my mom just passed away recently. I am trying to figure out what to do with...
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Every home needs a mudroomApr 30, 2016 7:22 am - Given the volatile weather this spring, we all need to be prepared for all conditions, all of the time. Boots, umbrellas, coats and hats pile up the minute you and your ...