Deborah Donovan
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Fixtures with flairJan 19, 2008 10:00 pm - Aesthetics is a big reason people resist adapting their bathrooms -- or building new ones -- with features that help older people and those with disabilities. Who wants ...
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Living with art: How to choose it, display it and enjoy itJan 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Do the words "art niche" strike terror in your heart? What responsibility, what a challenge. What will we put there? Do you think all paintings, prints or photos look be...
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Sellers turn to incentives to seal the dealJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Area homeowners and real estate agents are coming up with incentives to sell houses -- and sometimes they work. Realtor Sharron Kelley says her clients' willingness to p...
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Designer explains how to put all the pieces togetherJan 11, 2008 10:00 pm - When you're remodeling a kitchen or bath, the cabinetry sets the tone for the whole project. Dark cabinets or light? It's the biggest piece in the design puzzle, which a...
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Chicago new home permits downJan 11, 2008 10:00 pm - New-home permits were down about 28 percent in the Chicago area in 2007 compared with the more prosperous 2006 -- and 2008 could be worse. That was the word from a forum...
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Would this work in your chateau?Jan 11, 2008 10:00 pm - Baker is often a style leader, probably because the company works with some of the world's best designers. Jacques Garcia added more modern pieces to his collection for ...
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Mortgage options in a post-subprime worldJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - What mortgage opportunities will you find when you want to buy a house in this post-subprime world? Regardless of fears and stories you may have heard about tight credit...
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Great chairs, not much patternJan 04, 2008 10:00 pm - It's always informative to see how designers redo and decorate their own homes. The pros featured in the January/February Metropolitan Home obviously spend a lot of time...
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These guys will sing for their supperDec 28, 2007 10:00 pm - This time of year we need something to get us out into the garden. How about feeding some birds? The type of feeder that www.birdfeeding.org recommends for beginners is ...
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Accessories to help you appreciate your wineDec 28, 2007 10:00 pm - Wine is the drink of choice for many people during the holidays, especially on New Year's Eve. What are they drinking? Rosés are very popular again, said Christina Ander...