Jean Murphy
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House of the weekAug 19, 2017 6:00 am - You can't beat a multilevel house if you are looking for spaces where some residents can seek privacy and quiet while others seek play time, socialization and loud enter...
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How to update your home for a quick saleAug 08, 2017 11:00 pm - How to update your home for a quick sale
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Elburn Station, other projects keep Shodeen busyJun 24, 2017 6:00 am - Shodeen Homes is embarking on a variety of new communities and new adventures to the west in Elburn, Maple Park, Campton Hills and Sycamore, as well as apartments in St....
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A few plants can create a stunning impactJun 18, 2017 6:00 am - Small packages are oftentimes the best. That can also be true of outdoor living and gardening spaces. While many people like to be able to spread out and play large-scal...
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Farm & Fleet harkens back to earlier timesJun 17, 2017 6:00 am - Blain's Farm & Fleet opened its 37th and 38th stores in Elgin and Romeoville last fall, venturing into the Chicago area for the first time. Founded in Janesville, Wiscon...
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Builders fill demand for 'instant gratification'Jun 17, 2017 6:00 am - The instant gratification world in which we live - with orders delivered on Sunday, or maybe soon by drone - has changed our expectations about everything we purchase, c...
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Batir Architecture of St. Charles wins a new conference roomJun 12, 2017 1:00 am - The Daily Herald Business Ledger has chosen Batir Architecture Ltd. of St. Charles as the winner of its Workplace Makeover contest. The architectural firm will receive ...
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Tips for a successful outdoor partyJun 11, 2017 6:00 am - Throwing a party during the summer months is ideal for many people. Generally, it nearly doubles the amount of space the homeowner has for socializing because it allows ...
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Suburban company develops mosquito repellentJun 10, 2017 6:00 am - Mosquitoes have been bedeviling humans since the days of the dinosaurs, says Andy Fuller, owner of Mosquito Hunters, a company that treats outdoor environments to minimi...
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Outdoor chefs have all types of grills, smokers available to themJun 04, 2017 6:00 am - For millions of Americans, cooking outdoors is a hobby, not a chore that simply feeds a family. Over the past 70 years, we have evolved from a culture in which women did...