Articles filed under Industry Insider
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Store owner follows first rule of furnitureOct 19, 2013 12:17 am - Leather furniture and Amish-made furniture — in fact, any American-made furniture — is popular right now, says Gary O’Reilly, who was only 25 years old when he opened hi...
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Research to find reputable window, door companiesOct 12, 2013 12:33 am - Homeowners shopping for replacement windows and doors need to do their homework before choosing someone to supply and install them, said Iver Johnson Sr., owner of Ameri...
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Cabinet styles are changing in kitchens, bathsOct 05, 2013 12:22 am - When it comes to makeovers, bathrooms are currently “king,” said Jeff Pike, president and owner of ARA Cabinets 4U of Wheeling and Quality Cabinets 4 Less, an Internet c...
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Amish craftsmen excel in a variety of stylesSep 28, 2013 12:56 am - Rid yourself of any preconceived notions you may have about furniture that is made by the Amish. One thing is clear when you walk into any of Amish Furniture’s four Illi...
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Despite predictions, winter can be cozy with airtight ductsSep 21, 2013 12:19 am - The 197-year-old Farmers’ Almanac is a predicting a bitterly cold winter for two-thirds of the country and heavy snowfall in the Midwest, Great Lakes and New England. Wh...
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King’s Court ‘customizes’ its business planSep 14, 2013 1:00 am - One of the most respected and successful custom homebuilding companies in Naperville and surrounding communities got its start in a university classroom. When its founde...
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Furniture makers seize upon changing timesAug 31, 2013 12:06 am - American-made furniture — particularly Amish-made bedroom sets — and beds with storage drawers are among the current trends in home furnishings. “Buying things that are ...
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Illinois seeing a delayed jump in prices, Realtor team saysAug 24, 2013 12:40 am - Residential real estate sales have been hot so far this year in the Carpentersville, Algonquin and Crystal Lake areas, said Hilda and Jennifer Jones, Realtors with Baird...
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Pergola kits cut the project down to sizeAug 21, 2013 5:00 am - The craze to expand outdoor living in recent years has led many to build pergolas and arbors to add interest to their yards and create a sitting or eating area that offe...
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Door replacement has gone high techAug 10, 2013 12:56 am - Replacing a home’s interior doors has always made a big difference in the look of a house. Until recently, the mess and expense involved served as a deterrent to making ...