Articles filed under Industry Insider
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Builder finds lifestyle niche at Chain 'O LakesAug 03, 2015 1:00 am - Boaters, water skiers, fishermen and others who simply enjoy the lakefront lifestyle are finding a slice of the Atlantic coast tucked away in unincorporated Antioch. New...
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New Atlas shingles prevent algae growthJul 25, 2015 1:00 am - The next time you drive through your neighborhood, look at the roofs. If you notice ugly black streaks on your roof and those of your neighbors, they are probably caused...
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Advances in technology, style propel ceiling fansJul 18, 2015 12:00 am - Homeowners in the market for ceiling fans these days are most interested in finding stylish, durable and quiet fans with great airflow, said Jessica Malik, co-owner with...
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Roof is no place to skimp on materialsJul 11, 2015 12:00 am - When a roof needs to be replaced because of a weather-related event like a hailstorm or tornado, or when it just succumbs to the ravages of time, it pays to do your home...
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Builder plans future Wheeling projectsJun 28, 2015 11:00 pm - Exciting things are happening at Wheeling-based Smith Family Development. The company is hard at work on the fifth, five-story building at its Prairie Park condominium d...
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Posh patios have stepped up their gameJun 13, 2015 7:00 am - Not that many years ago, all anyone had outside was a modest outdoor patio table with an umbrella in the middle, four or six chairs around it, near the grill. Outdoor fu...
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Couple grows the 'garden-tainment' trendJun 06, 2015 12:00 am - Rich and Jaclyn Kator are giving new life to an old South Elgin garden center that first opened in the 1950s when the original owner raised fresh-cut carnations in the g...
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Lighting designers become more creativeMay 27, 2015 1:00 am - In addition to providing illumination for daily living, lighting defines a space. The type of lighting chosen and the way it is placed within a room work with the wall c...
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Furnishings extend your yard's yearMay 23, 2015 12:00 am - Americans are increasingly choosing to live their lives outdoors and homeowners, realizing this, are choosing to make full use of their outdoor patios, decks and screene...
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Real estate recovery stronger near cityMay 16, 2015 12:00 am - The current state of the real estate market depends, as the old saying goes, on where you sit and the cards you hold. "We are in an increasing market, overall," said Bob...