Articles filed under Industry Insider
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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...
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Flooring choices get both bigger and betterOct 26, 2013 12:48 am - When it comes to tile these days, bigger is definitely better, according to Century Tile’s Mike West, president, and Elaine Carlson, vice president/general manager. “Wit...
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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...