Home and Garden
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Summary of condominium property act changes for 2016Jan 18, 2016 10:00 pm - Laws were enacted in 2015, effective in 2016, affecting Illinois condominium associations and common interest community associations. Today's column will focus on the ch...
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Early 1900s Nippon plate was made in JapanJan 18, 2016 5:01 am - Q. The plate in this picture belonged to my husband's parents and it was originally inherited from their parents before them. Marked in green on the back is the letter "...
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Consider color when planning for this growing seasonJan 18, 2016 4:52 am - Consider color when planning the 2016 growing season for your home garden. Complimentary colors, such as orange and blue are opposite each other on the color wheel and c...
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What to ask your potential real estate agentJan 16, 2016 6:22 am - The process of buying a home can be a daunting venture, especially for first-time homebuyers. That's where a real estate agent comes in. A good agent is your guide to fi...
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New home design trends in 2016Jan 16, 2016 12:01 am - As we launch another new year, we also focus on new home design trends that will be revealed in coming months. Here are a few examples of trends to look for. Art deco-in...
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Paying the broker brings more than potential buyersJan 16, 2016 12:00 am - Q. Someone contacted me and is interested in buying my house. It's not listed, but I have been thinking about selling. It is in a desirable area where houses sell relati...
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The role of the longevity annuityJan 15, 2016 11:00 pm - Retirees are becoming a larger part of the population while their capacity to fund retirement comfortably has been declining. The population 65 and older, which now numb...
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Enjoy views of the winter gardenJan 15, 2016 5:00 am - Wintry weather may force gardeners inside their homes, but they can continue to enjoy their gardens from the inside out with a few, well-placed focal points. Begin by de...
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Broken tableware? Call the crack teamJan 15, 2016 5:00 am - As you mop up from the holidays, it's a good time to take stock of any damage that may have been done to your entertaining essentials. Inspect your dinner plates, winegl...
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Home inspector frustrated by inspection feesJan 15, 2016 12:00 am - Q. I've been a home inspector for about eleven years and am frustrated by the price pressure throughout the inspection business. When I think of the time and effort that...