Real Estate
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Fall decor forecast calls for unexpected combinationsSep 02, 2018 6:00 am - Unfettered from dated conventions that urged us to pick a decor style and stick to it, more and more designers and retailers this fall are blending decorative elements a...
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Tips on deck flooring for screened porchSep 02, 2018 6:00 am - Q. We just saw this decking in the Menards sale flier that came with our newspaper. Maybe we could put this on top of the existing pressure-treated floor at 90 degrees t...
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Paint techniques that jazz up your roomsSep 01, 2018 7:00 am - How you want to feel in your home generally determines the way it looks. Choosing a style that is appropriate for your home is a personal choice. Your home's decor will ...
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Board can't remove president without voteSep 01, 2018 7:00 am - Q. A majority of the members of the board of our condominium association met privately and have stated they removed the president, "John," from the role of president at ...
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Why adding low lights to stairs and along the ground can prevent accidentsSep 01, 2018 6:00 am - Good outdoor lighting on your porch and around outdoor steps can deter intruders, prevent falls and accidents and create beautiful aesthetic appeal. “Lighting steps can...
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What's 'fiduciary' duty of real estate agent?Sep 01, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I heard recently that financial advisers must now be fiduciaries, and that real estate agents have always been. Exactly what does that mean? A. State laws can vary in...
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Long Grove leaders optimistic about downtown's futureSep 01, 2018 1:00 am - Long Grove village board members say a continuing mess from road construction and other work should be viewed as a sign of progress for the downtown. Elected officials a...
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When aluminum wiring is fineAug 31, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Last week, I installed a new circuit breaker in my electric service panel. While doing this, I noticed the 220-volt circuits are wired with aluminum. Unless I'm mista...
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Lower credit scores, higher debt ratios open opportunities for homebuyersAug 31, 2018 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Is it easier today for homebuyers with a high debt ratio and subpar credit scores to qualify for a mortgage than it's been in years? And if so, what might t...
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The types of pest control and prevention everyone needsAug 31, 2018 6:00 am - Beautiful weather means more time spent outdoors, but it also means those little buggers — ants, mosquitoes and spiders — might just sneak up on you. “Nobody likes to g...