Jean Murphy
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Contemporary, traditional looks coexistJul 06, 2013 1:00 am - “Mix and match” is the trend in furnishings today as homeowners gravitate toward the eclectic look. And after years of everyone choosing the dark espresso finishes, ligh...
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Geneva couple restores Curtis house, adds landscaping to matchJun 30, 2013 5:00 am - Homes that predate the Civil War are few and far between in Illinois. But, one such home, completely renovated and enhanced with modern conveniences, additional space an...
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Weather often prompts landscaping upgradesJun 29, 2013 12:19 am - Every year Mother Nature presents different opportunities for landscape design firms in the Chicago area, said Colin Taheny, vice president of sales for RYCO Landscaping...
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Local builders see impact of housing reboundJun 22, 2013 5:00 am - Housing demand is up in recent months. Many real estate professionals say multiple offers and mini-bidding wars on houses are becoming almost commonplace again, resultin...
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Durable composites being used to update homesJun 22, 2013 12:00 am - Manufacturers of windows, doors and siding are increasingly offering blended products that combine the best of several materials in order to stand up to Mother Nature, w...
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Summer outdoor makeover contest winners namedJun 21, 2013 1:00 am - Sometimes life doesn't turn out exactly as you plan it or you are so busy making ends meet, that you have no time or money left to indulge yourself. Those seemed to be t...
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Insulated tub, shower liners update bath in one dayJun 15, 2013 4:30 am - Taking a shower or bath in a tub or shower stall that is less than pristine doesn’t enhance your feeling of cleanliness. It can even make you feel squeamish, if it is ug...
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Baby boomers find help in selling the family homeJun 14, 2013 2:00 pm - You have lived in your home for more than 20 years, accumulating things every year. In fact, in many cases, you raised your children in that home. They, too, accumulated...
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Lakeside home in Ingleside is listing of the weekJun 11, 2013 11:12 am - This fabulous, recently-remodeled cedar home is located on one of the best kept secrets in Lake County — Long Lake near Ingleside. Long Lake is one of the smaller, more ...
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Plush patio furniture grows in popularityJun 08, 2013 4:34 am - Living outdoors was the norm when our ancestors settled this country. Homes were cramped and rustic, so people naturally did much of their work and play outside. It wasn...