Jean Murphy
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When is it time to move a loved one into memory care?Jan 02, 2017 10:00 pm - “If you start to notice things that make you worry about your aging loved one's safety, it is probably time to consider taking some steps toward protecting them,” said J...
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New Year's Resolutions for the HomeJan 01, 2017 6:00 am - The start of a new year usually encourages us to make New Year's Resolutions about how we are going to improve ourselves in the coming year - lose weight, get fit, get o...
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Suburban company excels at bathroom updatesDec 03, 2016 5:00 am - Homeowners who are tired of the look of their bathroom or who need an accessible tub or shower in place of one they have used for years, are finding an economical soluti...
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Contest winners enjoy an Indian summer outdoorsNov 29, 2016 10:00 pm - Two Daily Herald readers have been enjoying new outdoor spaces during our wonderfully warm autumn thanks to the Daily Herald's recent "Get Your Summer On" outdoor makeov...
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Backyard makeover winners selectedNov 29, 2016 10:00 pm - Most people are realists. If they enter a contest, they might spend a few minutes daydreaming about how nice it would be if they won, but they don't count their chickens...
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Mount Prospect homeowners prepare for holiday housewalkNov 27, 2016 5:00 am - Everyone once in awhile you come across a home that truly knocks your socks off, so to speak. The English Manor home of Beth and Joe Zander in Mount Prospect is one of t...
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Room for Living winners eager to see makeoversNov 27, 2016 5:00 am - Most people are realists. If they enter a contest, they might spend a few minutes daydreaming about how nice it would be if they won, but they are simply taking a shot. ...
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Holiday inspiration abounds at TreetimeNov 19, 2016 5:00 am - Treetime Christmas Creations in Lake Barrington has become an annual destination for many Chicago-area Christmas-lovers as they excitedly add to and update their Christm...
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Enhancing your decor can be a new holiday traditionNov 13, 2016 5:00 am - Christmas is a joyous time of year with lots of decorations, shopping, gift wrapping, baking and parties. But it is also a lot of work. All of the elements that give ple...
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Family's roots in flooring run deepNov 12, 2016 5:00 am - Yonan Carpet One, with its locations in Downers Grove, Rolling Meadows and Oak Park, is the oldest flooring company in the Chicago area, said Dave Yonan, president. "My ...