McHenry County Lifestyle
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Just because you're busy doesn't mean you're not working outDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - If there was ever a season of excuses, this is it. It's too cold to workout. I'm too busy with holiday preparations. Traffic was crazy because of the snow and now the gy...
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Area builder, remodeler recognized by Illinois associationDec 22, 2007 10:00 pm - The Northern Illinois Home Builders Association presented ICON awards to its builder and remodeler members at a ceremony held Nov. 13 in Lisle. "The ICON Award is prese...
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Designer touches enliven handmade treasures in family's holiday decorDec 22, 2007 10:00 pm - When a designer is the mother of three teenagers, how does she decorate her suburban home for Christmas? Designer touches are here, but the homey, family-friendly treasu...
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Latex over paneling may require special primerDec 22, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I plan on painting the paneling on my walls in our family room. I will be using a latex paint. Is there any special primer I should use? Or should I be OK with ju...
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Visual aspect a key ingredient in chef's approachDec 18, 2007 10:00 pm - Growing up stocking grocery shelves and accompanying his father to produce and fish markets pointed John Ayaleanos toward a culinary career early in life. He started out...
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As white as snowDec 17, 2007 10:00 pm - The Garfield Park Conservatory celebrates its upcoming 100th anniversary with the "Let It Snow, Let It Grow" Flower Show. More than 75 varieties of predominantly white p...
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Simpsons to slasher can stuff those stockingsDec 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Christmas is a week away, and the movie studios are releasing a slew of stocking-stuffers today. Let's get to it: "The Simpsons Movie" -- Like many "Simpsons" fans, I wa...
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Hands-on home builder wears many hatsDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - When Robert Lord builds a home, he questions everything -- the direction the sun will hit the house, the placement of casements, the sustainability of building materials...
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Community has homes readyDec 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Buyers seeking quick delivery on a new home can plan a fast move with Santa-sized savings at Apple Creek Estates, a Kirk Homes community in Woodstock. Both townhouses an...
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Some factors behind builders' successDec 14, 2007 10:00 pm - These days, there's no shortage of negative news about the state of the real estate market. But despite the current slowdown, some Chicago-area developers are posting sa...