Real Estate
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10 home design trends to watch in 2018Jan 07, 2018 5:00 am - The new year has arrived, and while you dive into your annual resolutions, the design world is setting its sights on what styles will be big in 2018. The home remodeling...
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Black-and-white kitchen can still be interestingJan 07, 2018 5:00 am - Get rid of your formal dining room as a sly way to gain an extra space. This is an idea that has gained in popularity over the last decade as busier and busier lifestyle...
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Bedazzle your garden with red berriesJan 07, 2018 5:00 am - When most people picture hollies, they see shrubs with glossy, toothed, evergreen foliage. They may consider planting them for winter interest in their landscapes becaus...
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Chimney causes drafts in warm homeJan 07, 2018 5:00 am - Q. I read you column every week, but have not come across this problem. We live in a condo that is about 22 years old. We have a lot of cold air coming into our living r...
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Affordable backup power supplies work well in a stormJan 06, 2018 5:00 am - Q. We had electric power outages from storms lately. It is inconvenient, so I want to find some type of backup electric power. What are my options that are not extremely...
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Asian tableware to have breakout year in 2018Jan 06, 2018 5:00 am - Japan, China and Korea have a long history of creating beautiful table goods, from rustic stoneware to delicate ceramics, sleek lacquered items to whimsical serveware an...
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Steps to save energy this winterJan 06, 2018 5:00 am - Conserving energy is not just an eco-friendly endeavor, but a potentially lucrative one as well. Homeowners and apartment dwellers alike who attempt to conserve energy m...
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Don't worry that Zillow will tank your home saleJan 06, 2018 5:00 am - Q. I have a question about appraisals and home values. Our house is appraised for tax purposes at a lower value than the house next door, which has greater square footag...
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Board shouldn't extend deadline for one candidateJan 06, 2018 5:00 am - Q. The board of my association issued a request for candidates for our annual meeting to elect directors to the board. I submitted a timely candidate form for the associ...
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Lake in the Hills OKs Hindu temple at former church siteJan 06, 2018 12:00 am - Lake in the Hills village officials have approved a proposal to operate a Hindu temple on roughly 2.4 acres formerly housing a church. Village officials last month autho...