Jean Murphy
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A look at where some of those protesting, commune-living 'hippies' are todayJun 03, 2017 6:00 am - Nostalgia reigns supreme this summer as we approach a series of 50th anniversaries of pivotal moments in our history. This summer San Francisco is commemorating the Sum...
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Tastes differ when furnishing a homeJun 03, 2017 6:00 am - Trends in home decorating depend on the generation to which the homeowners belong, says Andrea Odishoo, an interior decorator at the Vernon Hills Steinhafels furniture s...
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Easy outdoor upgrades to get you in a partying moodMay 28, 2017 6:00 am - That annual backyard get-together you scheduled months ago is now only a week or two away, and yet, you have not had time or the money to make major improvements to your...
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Patio decor evolves over the yearsMay 27, 2017 6:00 am - Americans want to spend as much of their precious free time as possible outdoors, so they are choosing to make full use of their outdoor patios, decks and screened porch...
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Creating a comfortable space outdoorsMay 21, 2017 6:00 am - Merging indoors and outdoors has become increasingly popular over the past few years as residents of the Chicago area seek to spend as much time as possible enjoying the...
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Lurvey readies for busy planting seasonMay 20, 2017 6:00 am - Chicago area homeowners spend all winter dreaming about summer and the time they can spend enjoying their yards. Most don't want to slave on their yard, but they do long...
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Technology plays role in tapping top talentMay 15, 2017 1:00 am - Technology plays a pivotal role in today's office environment. Besides the obvious work-related need for technology, it also enables companies to retain top-notch young ...
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Companies take the hassle out of address changesMay 14, 2017 6:00 am - Most people do not relish the idea of moving. Let's face it. It is a hassle, generally requiring time we don't have or don't want to devote to sorting, packing and hauli...
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Winters can be damaging to air conditionersMay 13, 2017 6:00 am - It may not always feel like it, but summer is around the corner. In fact, Memorial Day is only two weeks away. So it is time get your air conditioners serviced and prep...
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Make sure home is in good repair before listingMay 06, 2017 6:00 am - If you own a home in the suburbs and list it for less than $500,000, you will likely benefit from a strong "seller's market" that exists because of a shortage of invento...