Jean Murphy
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New tools make intricate woodworking more affordableNov 19, 2010 10:00 pm - When Frank Lloyd Wright wanted to add pizazz to his Oak Park home's dining room and playroom, he designed intricately cut wood grilles he installed under skylights and r...
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Low land prices enable couple to become developersNov 12, 2010 10:00 pm - Some would say Brian and Karen Brunhofer must be fearless. In this very difficult housing market, the former Pulte Homes executives have founded a new home-building comp...
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Drab appearance can benefit from a facade faceliftNov 12, 2010 10:00 pm - Curb appeal is one of the most important attributes a house can have. Realtors often say a house can be fabulous on the inside, but if it is ugly, out-of-date or in poor...
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How to protect your house from skunks, raccoons, batsNov 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Winter is fast approaching and as the days and nights get progressively colder, we are all happy to retreat to our warm homes. Wild animals and insects feel the same way...
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Carson's return marks second major opening at Randhurst VillageNov 02, 2010 11:00 pm - Nearly 200 shoppers, village officials, construction executives and store associates and executives gathered outside the north entrance of the Randhurst Village Carson P...
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Local homes painted to perfectionOct 30, 2010 11:00 pm - I t takes a special type of person to invest the time, energy and money necessary to rehabilitate an old house or storefront. But it takes a homeowner or businessperson ...
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Despite economy, businesses are investing in Mount ProspectOct 20, 2010 11:00 pm - The faith that Casto Development and J.P. Morgan have shown in Mount Prospect by sinking $200 million into Randhurst Village has given the village an advantage over neig...
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Greeting card you buy could be designed by your neighborOct 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Hoffman Estates best friends both winners
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A look at Fox Valley housing salesOct 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Stephanie Doherty, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in St. Charles, loves a challenge and still enjoys her job, even though the real estate market has ...
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Showcase features new house built as a model for modern familiesSep 25, 2010 11:00 pm - Nothing is more important to young parents than the health and welfare of their children. They put all the care, energy and enthusiasm they can muster into creating the ...