Home Improvement
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Two board factions causing chaos for management companyNov 24, 2023 6:00 am - By David Bendoff Q. The board of directors of our association is comprised of two factions. Each faction has a different agenda for the association. As a result, the ass...
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What you need to know about heat pumps: Cost, rebates, energy efficiency and moreNov 12, 2023 12:00 am - Alongside rooftop solar panels and electric vehicles, heat pumps have emerged as a key climate solution and staple of the residential electrification movement. From secu...
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What entrepreneurial excellence means for Chicago's home and housewares industryNov 02, 2023 1:00 am - The housewares industry quietly has served as a great breeding ground for entrepreneurs and families rely on kitchen tools, products and furnishings to turn a house into...
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Still time to have your home honoured by Chicago Paint & Coatings AssociationOct 29, 2023 11:00 pm - The Chicago Paint and Coatings Association has extended the deadline to enter your home in the 38th annual Chicago Finest Painted Ladies and Her Court Competition. Now u...
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Explore an 'Entertainer's Dream House' this weekend in NapervilleOct 04, 2023 6:00 am - For home improvement aficionados, it might be hard to pick a favorite from the wealth of features of a new dwelling in Naperville. Among the attributes are a floor-to-ce...
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Want a look at luxury living? 'Entertainer's Dream House' opens this weekend in NapervilleOct 02, 2023 7:30 pm - For home improvement aficionados, it might be hard to pick a favorite from the wealth of features of a new dwelling in Naperville. Among the attributes are a floor-to-ce...
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How do you like them apples?Oct 01, 2023 7:00 am - Q: In a past article, you made an error regarding the right to pick fruit from a neighbor's tree when branches overhang the property line. Common law holds that while yo...
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Cook County announces $3M for free solar panel installationsSep 26, 2023 5:00 am - This story has been updated to clarify that the Illinois Solar For All program offers residential solar installations at low to no cost to applicants meeting certain...
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New home inspector longs for experienceSep 24, 2023 6:00 am - Q: Your column often advises people to find the most experienced home inspector possible. That's great advice for homebuyers but creates a problem for those of us who ar...
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Over 100 solar installations across the state featured in 2023 Illinois Solar Tour Sept. 30Sep 22, 2023 11:00 pm - Wendy Vernon's home in Carol Stream will be featured among over 100 solar homes, businesses, and nonprofits across the state participating in the 2023 Illinois Solar Tou...