Jean Murphy
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Modern Homes builds character into each subdivisionMay 15, 2010 11:00 pm - The Lolmaugh family and construction in northern Lake County have been synonymous for more than 60 years. Wayman Lolmaugh founded the company, originally called Hometow...
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John Bowman Atwater House in Geneva for saleMay 08, 2010 11:00 pm - One of Geneva's most notable and well-known homes is on the market for the first time since 1964. The John Bowman Atwater House, which has stood in stately grandeur on a...
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Multiple generations now often live under one roofMay 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Sometimes there is a silver lining to a dark cloud. In this case, the dark cloud is the current economic situation. And for a growing number of families, the silver lini...
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Carpenter's farming roots drive desire to reuse lumber from barnsMay 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Take a drive through the countryside anywhere in Illinois and you are sure to pass at least one dilapidated old barn no longer in use and perilously close to collapse. W...
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Novelist Woodruff returns to Mt. Prospect for book signingApr 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Nancy Woodruff, author of the recently released novel "My Wife's Affair," will be back home Saturday to read excerpts, answer questions and sign autographs. Woodruff wil...
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New EPA rules impact work in homes built before 1978Apr 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Painting, renovations and even window replacements in homes built before 1978 may slow to a crawl after April 22, thanks to a new Environmental Protection Agency rule th...
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Great deals to be found in more affluent communitiesApr 10, 2010 11:00 pm - The real estate market in the Chicago area is improving. That is the good news, according to Mark Pullinger, vice president of media, marketing and technology for Koenig...
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Area woman shines through her windowsApr 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Some artists choose to work exclusively with watercolors. Others prefer oils or charcoal. Still others work with fabrics. For Meltem Tunar of Arlington Heights, her medi...
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Area woman shines through her stained-glass windowsApr 02, 2010 11:00 pm - Some artists choose to work exclusively with watercolors. Others prefer oils or charcoal. Still others work with fabrics. For Meltem Tunar of Arlington Heights, her medi...
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Natural tiles, modestly displayed provide a cutting edgeMar 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Ornate is out of style. Simple is "in" - when it comes to tile, at least. Today's tile work for both walls and floors is trending toward a cleaner, less complicated look...