Room For Living
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Hallway made dreary by dark doors
Nov 10, 2019 6:00 AM - Dark stain for doors was popular 30 years ago, but Cynthia Porters of Rolling Meadows says now she would prefer a white finish. -
Room makeover can be a much needed fresh start
Nov 10, 2019 6:00 AM - In need of a new beginning, Marcia Hoffrage of Carol Stream would like her family room to be cozy, relaxing place. -
Small room fails to live up to its big potential
Nov 10, 2019 6:00 AM - Elissa Bettcher of Batavia is perplexed about how to best convert an unused room into a place to relax, watch TV or listen to music. -
Local company updates old tubs
Nov 20, 2019 4:35 PM - Homeowners who are tired of the look of their bathroom or whose circumstances have changed (and they now need an accessible tub or shower in place of the one that they have used for years) are finding an economical solution from a local company. Bath Planet of Chicagoland, based in Streamwood, offers stylish, cost-effective, low-maintenance acrylic bath improvements that are also made locally -- in Libertyville. -
Age-in-place upgrades: Home improvements for older owners
Nov 3, 2019 9:54 AM - As our population ages, more and more people are seeking accessible homes where they can live for as long as possible. Everyone wants to be able to function independently in their home and not become a burden to loved ones. -
Time to replace the old bathtub
Nov 3, 2019 6:00 AM - Albert Ksiazk of South Elgin believes it is time to replace his bathtub with an easy-entry shower with grab bars. -
Hectic family room needs a touch of calming color
Nov 3, 2019 6:00 AM - Bradley Magnus of Downers Grove and his wife are busy with work and raising two small children. However, their living room also needs some attention. -
Renovated bathroom needs a new door
Nov 3, 2019 6:00 AM - The wood veneer is peeling off the doors in Dawn Majcen's Lombard home. -
When buying furniture, invest in quality
Nov 2, 2019 6:00 AM - O'Reilly's Furniture & Amish Gallery at 1151 S. Milwaukee Ave. in Libertyville is still going strong after 42 years in business. Opened in 1977, O'Reilly's Furniture has stood the test of time by carving a niche in the Lake County furniture market, mixing custom American-made, solid wood furniture, as well as upholstered and leather furniture. -
How to freshen up your home
Oct 31, 2019 6:51 AM - A complete redecorating of your home is costly and time-consuming, but freshening up rooms with selected changes is more manageable. "Home design is very personal and must fit how each client lives, but I suggest to homeowners who are planning to sell soon that they strip off all wallpaper and paint the walls in a neutral color," said Deb Watson, owner of Acanthus Design of Barrington.
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