Room For Living
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Grandmother needs safer access to the shower
Nov 1, 2020 6:00 AM - Kate Barzano of Des Plaines has submitted her entry in the Room for Living contest on behalf of her grandmother, Mary Ellen McGuire. McGuire will turn 92 in January and still lives on her own in her house. However, this summer she fell and broke her leg. -
Woman wants to replace her mom's aging bathtub
Nov 1, 2020 6:00 AM - Kelly Simms says her mother, 78-year-old Margaret Giles of Villa Park, needs to update the aging bathtub in her home. -
Tub conversions are popular, especially with seniors
Oct 31, 2020 7:00 AM - Homeowners who are tired of the look of their bathroom or who need an accessible tub or shower to replace one 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. -
People investing in their homes during this pandemic year
Oct 30, 2020 6:31 AM - Now that the weather is turning colder, it's getting dark earlier and people are retreating indoors to escape both the weather and COVID-19, they are turning a critical eye to the insides of their homes. The Daily Herald will help to winners with this task in its annual Room for Living contest. -
Family desires more comfortable furniture for relaxing lifestyle
Oct 26, 2020 2:06 PM - Joni Downey of Johnsburg desires comfy furniture to relax in as her family spends the majority of time in the family room. -
Couple has been cooped up because of COVID
Oct 26, 2020 1:53 PM - Tim Rodanhisler of Prospect Heights and his wife have been cooped up because of COVID, and would like to replace their worn furniture. However, medical expenses prevent them from doing so. -
Room for Living winners enjoying upgrades
Mar 29, 2020 9:56 AM - Three Daily Herald readers are "living the dream" since they received big upgrades to their residences over the winter. All had written in during our fall Room for Living contest and sent photos of "problem areas" within their homes. -
Holiday decorating expert can refresh your look
Nov 17, 2019 7:00 AM - While trends in holiday decor come and go over the years, most homeowners add to their Christmas collections gradually, said Laurie Kane, owner (with her husband, Joe) of Treetime Christmas Creations, 22102 N. Pepper Road in Lake Barrington. -
Traditional look never goes out of style
Nov 17, 2019 6:00 AM - Anthony Engel of Plainfield wants a new look for this living room, starting with the fireplace. -
Room is perfect backdrop for holiday decorating
Nov 17, 2019 6:00 AM - The old furniture in Mary Kendzora's Crystal Lake home prompted her to enter the Room for Living contest.
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