Home and Garden
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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...
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Be cautious with mortgage contributions from private investorsSep 09, 2017 6:00 am - John Buyer has targeted a house he wants to purchase at $300,000, planning to put 10 percent down and finance the remaining 90 percent with a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgag...
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McHenry County farm stroll set for Sept. 24Sep 09, 2017 6:00 am - Come out for a day in the country! McHenry County will host its third annual Farm Stroll, a self-guided tour of the county's diversified family farms from 11 a.m. to 5 p...
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Minor matters when buying a home aren't worth a court fightSep 09, 2017 6:00 am - Q. Though my problems were not as major as your recent letter writers', I had a few strange experiences with my house. Months after purchase, I finally got around to fig...
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Did ceiling tile removal contaminate home?Sep 08, 2017 6:00 am - Q. I hired a contractor to remodel my basement. While he was working, I was taking an afternoon nap. When I woke up, I found that he had removed all of the ceiling tiles...
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Cavalcade showcases work of top area buildersSep 08, 2017 6:00 am - A dazzling display of home designs awaits visitors to the 2017 Cavalcade Tour of Homes now underway and running through Sept. 17. Homes showcase the latest and greatest ...
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Wells Fargo accused of unwarranted "rate lock" feesSep 08, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Wells Fargo Co., the controversy-battered big bank, has a new problem - this time directly affecting mortgage applicants. Last week a first-time homebuyer ...
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Wing Mansion featured on Historic Elgin House TourSep 05, 2017 11:00 pm - For Dave and Pat Segel, the annual Historic Elgin House Tour provided inspiration to move from DuPage County to “the City in the Suburbs,” as Elgin calls itself. For Gle...
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Carnival glass inspired by TiffanySep 03, 2017 7:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a berry bowl set. It was a gift from a dear elderly lady to my pastor father-in-law about 45 years ago. It is purple and includes a large berry bow...