Real Estate
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Attic foil blocks heat from a hot roofJul 05, 2015 2:00 am - Q. We have plenty of attic insulation, but it seems like I can still feel heat from the ceiling. It is actually warm when I touch it and the rooms are uncomfortable. Wha...
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Make small accents matterJul 05, 2015 1:01 am - Sometimes the most important design aspect of a room is just one small detail. One area is easy to consider in depth. It doesn't take months of waiting, and it doesn't c...
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Ceiling fans help to make a living space more comfortableJul 05, 2015 12:00 am - Q. Please settle an argument that happens every summer in our house. We have ceiling fans throughout our upstairs. Do they help with the cooling of the house? And do the...
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Avoid the parent clutter trapJul 04, 2015 7:00 am - Living with kids can be chaotic and messy. Here's how to get your home in tiptop shape
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Tips for making your move easier
Jul 04, 2015 6:42 am - It's that time of year: For-rent and for-sale signs are sprouting like spring flowers and people are madly searching for movers. If you are moving, whether to an apartme...
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Time to sell? Ready to buy? Economist says it's a great time to do bothJul 04, 2015 1:00 am - Is now a good time to sell my home? When will mortgage rates increase? How much home can I afford? These are questions on the minds of many homeowners and homebuyers. A...
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How to pay off your mortgage faster without being scammedJul 04, 2015 12:00 am - The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is a great instrument that has made homeownership possible for millions of people, but none of them like the idea of being in debt for 30...
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Single-family home associations usually not treated as condominiumsJul 04, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We are a homeowners association of detached single-family homes with less than 60 lots. Your column often refers to the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Do these re...
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Good taste comes from many sourcesJul 03, 2015 7:01 am - What is good taste? How do we acquire a sense of what is refined or vulgar? How can one discern good interiors from bad? Learning to appreciate good design can start at...
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Strong housing market makes it tough to find deals