Jean Murphy
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Homebuilders ready to spring into actionFeb 07, 2014 11:37 pm - Residential construction is experiencing a strong comeback in the Chicago area. Builders who for the past five or six years had been lamenting a lack of buyers, are toda...
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Early presidents understood benefits of sustainable gardeningFeb 04, 2014 7:00 am - Four of this country’s early presidents — George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and James Madison — would probably be members of environmental groups if they l...
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Kitchens, baths are always evolvingJan 31, 2014 11:33 pm - Ask Mark Mazza of DreamMaker Kitchen and Bath in Schaumburg about industry trends and he can quickly tick them off for you. ŸQuartz countertops that look like granite bu...
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Winter sales are slow, but provide opportunityJan 24, 2014 11:06 pm - Good things are happening in the local real estate market, but it is also experiencing some growing pains, said Bob Wisdom of RE/MAX Horizon in Elgin, who sells as a tea...
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Several recent appliance trends on the waneJan 17, 2014 11:48 pm - Household appliances, like washers and dryers, refrigerators and dishwashers, are our daily companions, making life easier. Who among us would want to go back to beating...
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William Ryan’s new line based on classic homesJan 10, 2014 11:28 pm - Adapting to changing times and market conditions is vital for homebuilders. In fact, the ability to do just that is what separates the winners from the losers. William R...
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Household dust and dirt can choke a furnaceDec 12, 2013 11:15 pm - The heating season is in full swing with temperatures occasionally dipping well below freezing. So, this is the time when homeowners particularly value their heating sys...
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Annual tax time nears for homeownersDec 09, 2013 8:44 am - Homeowners making improvements to their primary residences, second homes and rental properties should always keep good records and be prepared to share them with their t...
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Prospect Park homes, history featured in holiday housewalkNov 30, 2013 11:00 pm - One of Mount Prospect's “toniest” neighborhoods will be on display Dec. 6 when the Mount Prospect Historical Society holds its 26th annual Holiday Housewalk from 3:30 to...
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Where to turn for holiday decor helpNov 29, 2013 11:57 pm - Laurie and Joe Kane have a passion for starting and running businesses — all types of businesses. Both are engineers who have worked on everything from conveyor systems ...