Real Estate
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Italian furniture makers strengthen brands through archivesMay 01, 2016 7:09 am - MILAN - Big Italian furniture brands turned out collections at the 55th Milan Furniture Fair that included neglected treasures from their archives, along with fresh inno...
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Smaller home opens up to the great outdoorsMay 01, 2016 7:08 am - HENDERSON, NEV. - The "Contemporary Farmhouse" constructed in a subdivision outside Las Vegas in what once had been a desert, is a modest-sized dwelling that lives big a...
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Pullout workspace is a concept that works in any roomMay 01, 2016 7:01 am - Pullout furniture is both vintage and cutting edge. The old-school breadboard is the grandmother of the ubiquitous cutting board we see in houses today. Any kitchen desi...
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Labyrinths are winding their way into homeowners' yardsMay 01, 2016 6:22 am - The labyrinth is an ancient idea made new. The spiral design has been around since before recorded history, though no one is sure where the pattern originated or why. In...
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There are lots of name-brand options for concrete repairMay 01, 2016 3:00 am - Q. As a faithful reader of your column every week, I was disappointed with your answer to a question about garage floor pitting. You have solved a lot of problems with h...
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Equity is a sure sign of financial growthMay 01, 2016 2:01 am - A few years ago, many homeowners experienced a steady decline in equity they had accumulated in their homes. In fact, many had lost all their equity and were "under wate...
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Trustee of parents' estate nowhere to be foundMay 01, 2016 1:00 am - Q. My parents owned their home for over 35 years. My dad passed away a couple years ago and my mom just passed away recently. I am trying to figure out what to do with...
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Every home needs a mudroomApr 30, 2016 7:22 am - Given the volatile weather this spring, we all need to be prepared for all conditions, all of the time. Boots, umbrellas, coats and hats pile up the minute you and your ...
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Houston-based builder at work in the suburbsApr 30, 2016 2:00 am - The largest privately held homebuilder in the country, David Weekley Homes of Houston, quietly moved into the Chicago market last fall and is now gearing up to strongly ...
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Federal program may finance home renovationApr 30, 2016 1:00 am - Q. My family has outgrown our two-bedroom farmhouse, but we're attached to it (it's a lovely rural lot). We'd rather renovate it and add more rooms than move. The home h...