Articles filed under Industry Insider
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Disorganized garages can be reclaimedFeb 07, 2014 11:56 pm - Have you been forced to scrape ice and brush snow off your car this winter because your garage is so disorganized there is no room for your vehicle? Is space at a premiu...
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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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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 ...
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Quickly breathe new life into any roomNov 22, 2013 11:22 pm - With a dash of creativity, you can enliven, brighten and breathe new life into every room of your home. But with so many options, how does one get started? We sought the...
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Build your style around a couch you likeNov 08, 2013 11:47 pm - When a homeowner is furnishing an entire house, Anne Hildreth recommends they start with the room they use the most — the family room — and proceed from there. “Most peo...