Room For Living
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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. -
Single mother's home filled with hand-me-downs
Oct 27, 2019 6:00 AM - Bree Hagestedt of Schaumburg says her couch is broken from years of use and abuse. It was handed down not once, but twice, she says. -
New tub equals a new start
Oct 27, 2019 6:00 AM - Mary Miller of Wheaton says her harvest gold bathroom has become outdated. The tub is also difficult to get into for family members who are now in their 80s. -
Damaged doors are a safety hazard
Oct 27, 2019 6:00 AM - Because some of her doors don't close, Traci Segobiano of Palatine fears for the safety of her two children. -
Antiquated interior doors age a home
Oct 26, 2019 7:00 AM - The idea of completely transforming and updating the interior doors of your home, without any on-site construction, paint cans or tarps littering your living spaces, may seem impossible. But it is entirely possible and, believe it or not, it doesn't have to cost an arm and leg, says Chris Dufton, procurement manager for HomeStory,
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