Jean Murphy
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Round Lake couple takes top prizeNov 26, 2017 5:00 am - Winning a contest is more exciting than receiving a conventional gift. You get goodies or money, but there a special satisfaction in knowing you measured up against othe...
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Mount Prospect housewalk celebrates village's 100th yearNov 26, 2017 5:00 am - The annual Mount Prospect Holiday Housewalk is always memorable as homeowners generously open their lovely homes to “sightseers” who want to check out the interiors of h...
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No two Christmases are ever alikeNov 18, 2017 5:00 am - In reality, no two Christmases are ever alike. Traditions grow or change. Artificial trees and decorations age and need replacement, and ornaments break or are passed do...
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Bathrooms on a budgetNov 12, 2017 5:00 am - Nothing screams the age of a home like its bathrooms. Generally speaking, for instance, heavy pink, yellow or light blue tile screams the 1950s, while dark earth tones a...
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Replacement doors make immediate impactNov 11, 2017 5:00 am - Imagine completely transforming and updating the doors throughout your home without any on-site construction, paint cans or tarps littering your living spaces, and witho...
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Holiday decorations are a scrapbook of our livesNov 05, 2017 5:00 am - Christmas is all about tradition. We unpack and reveal each year the items that remind us of wonderful Christmases past. But most of us also try to add one or two new th...
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Bathroom updates made in a dayNov 04, 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 a l...
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Advisers can help families navigate tough decisionsNov 04, 2017 12:00 am - Certified advisers can help families navigate tough decisions and lifestyle and health-care issues
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Seniors on the move: Choosing family over weatherNov 04, 2017 12:00 am - The moves made by seniors today are vastly different from those made 20 or 25 years ago, according to experts. A quarter century ago, retirees were moving south in drove...
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Escape Room game keeps seniors sharpNov 04, 2017 12:00 am - Residents of the Sedgebrook senior living community in Lincolnshire were challenged twice this fall by fun and challenging activities that millennials have invented over...