Articles filed under Industry Insider
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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...
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Home lighting has begun transformationNov 02, 2013 12:56 am - LED is the name of the game in lighting today. Prices for the long-lasting, environmentally-friendly light-emitting diodes are continually decreasing, so they are gather...