Jean Murphy
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Restoration, retro bulbs are hot lighting trendsNov 05, 2016 6:00 am - Purchasing a lighting fixture for your home can be similar to purchasing a piece of art. It ornaments your home by hanging from the ceiling or wall or by sitting on the ...
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Bathroom upgrade that's almost as fast as a quick showerNov 01, 2016 12:00 am - It is not uncommon to purchase a home and get a bathroom that is a horror: avocado green tub, pink wall tile or maybe an old, white sink. The rest of the house may have ...
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Lighting and doors set the stage to a beautiful homeOct 30, 2016 6:00 am - In live theater, set design and lighting are meant to set the mood for those enjoying the production. In the same way, lighting and doors in a home are meant to enhance ...
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Buy what you love, not what matchesOct 29, 2016 6:00 am - According to designers, eclectic design is "in." "Today's homeowners like the eclectic look because they feel it adds character," said Anne Hildreth, a designer in the V...
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Furniture can be sleek, stylish without giving up comfortOct 23, 2016 6:00 am - Comfort is paramount to most people choosing furniture — especially when that furniture is being purchased for the family room or other informal areas of the house. But ...
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Funky conversation pieces make a house yoursOct 23, 2016 6:00 am - Our mothers called them "conversation pieces." Those were unusual little touches you had in your home that provoked conversations with guests. Sometimes they were unique...
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Builders prepare for changing seasonsOct 22, 2016 6:00 am - Buying an already-built, "speculation" home can be a smart move for prospective buyers of all generations. New construction appeals to buyers who are relocating from ano...
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Updating interior doors has been greatly simplifiedOct 22, 2016 6:00 am - If someone were to tell you that you could completely transform and update your home without any on-site construction, paint cans or tarps littering your living spaces -...
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Select wall color and flooring before filling the roomOct 16, 2016 11:00 pm - When decorating a room, it is wise to consider the shell, or envelope, first. Choose the looks for your walls and floors and then proceed to fill the room. However, if y...
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Mount Prospect Centennial Commission marks historic buildingsOct 16, 2016 6:00 am - Thirty-eight historic homes, churches, schools and businesses in Mount Prospect have been honored by the community's Centennial Commission. All were built in 1917 or ear...