Room For Living
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Home needs update after mother's passing
Nov 5, 2017 6:00 AM - Janet Erdei's family room suddenly becomes fun and fab with just a few tweaks. It remained unchanged for years to please her mother, who lived with the family. -
Family frustrated with dark, damaged doors
Nov 5, 2017 6:00 AM - The Olexa family bought a fixer-upper home recently and have put a lot of work into removing the old pet and smoke smells. The one thing that will bring all their hard work together once and for all is getting new doors. -
Bathroom updates made in a day
Nov 4, 2017 6:00 AM - Homeowners who are tired of the look of their bathroom, or who want a walk-in shower instead of a shower and tub combination, are finding an economical solution from Bath Planet of Chicagoland. -
Great design built on the solid foundation of exceptional floors
Oct 29, 2017 6:00 AM - Every homeowner wants every aspect of their home to be perfect, if at all possible. So they decorate the walls and windows and choose beautiful light fixtures and furnishings. But in order to bring the whole look together, they best not forget their floors. -
Busy household leads to packed living room
Oct 29, 2017 6:00 AM - Amy Walters of Round Lake recently had 11 people living in her home. Although her lifestyle has returned to a more normal pace, she still has two daughters and a grandson living with her, so the living room could use an update. -
Serene, '70s vibe needs a refresh
Oct 29, 2017 6:00 AM - It seems like any odd piece of furniture would find its way into Cindy Lange's Elgin living room. -
Home entryway lacks organization
Oct 29, 2017 6:00 AM - Design help is needed to make this living room and entry to the home more inviting and functional, says Margaret Young of Schaumburg. The living room is terribly outdated and needs furniture and organization. -
Young and old desire design help
Oct 28, 2017 6:00 AM - Steinhafels furniture in Vernon Hills caters to homeowners of all generations, from those coming right out of college and furnishing their first apartment, to empty-nesters, as well as everyone in between. -
Mood alterations: How to freshen up your rooms and furnishings
Oct 23, 2017 6:28 AM - Psychologists will tell you that we all respond much more powerfully to our environment than we realize. That is why changing the color of your walls, adding happy paintings and photos, redecorating a room, or even rearranging the existing furniture can give a needed boost to the psyche. -
Old tile and grout need attention
Oct 22, 2017 6:00 AM - Laurie Salvano of Arlington Heights says her bathroom is original to the 48-year-old home and the bathroom is in need of an upgrade.
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