Articles filed under Industry Insider
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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 ...
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New advancements made in home HVAC systemsAug 03, 2013 12:59 am - When it comes to home heating and cooling, today’s homeowners have several primary areas of concern, said Adam Kern, co-owner with his wife, Cheryl, of Official/Acme Hea...
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Outdoor seating and shade get an upgradeJul 27, 2013 12:29 am - It used to be that everyone had an outdoor patio table with an umbrella in the middle and four or six chairs around it. The materials varied, from wood to plastic or wro...
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Even your home’s pipes require maintenanceJul 22, 2013 10:01 am - An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, as the adage goes, and that is certainly the philosophy of Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer and Drainage Inc. of Round Lake...
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Saddlebrook Farms offers custom homes in retirement communityJul 14, 2013 10:23 am - Many people who want to live an active life during retirement do not have a limitless supply of funds. In fact, more retired adults probably fall into this category than...
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Contemporary, traditional looks coexistJul 06, 2013 1:00 am - “Mix and match” is the trend in furnishings today as homeowners gravitate toward the eclectic look. And after years of everyone choosing the dark espresso finishes, ligh...
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Weather often prompts landscaping upgradesJun 29, 2013 12:19 am - Every year Mother Nature presents different opportunities for landscape design firms in the Chicago area, said Colin Taheny, vice president of sales for RYCO Landscaping...
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Durable composites being used to update homesJun 22, 2013 12:00 am - Manufacturers of windows, doors and siding are increasingly offering blended products that combine the best of several materials in order to stand up to Mother Nature, w...
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Insulated tub, shower liners update bath in one dayJun 15, 2013 4:30 am - Taking a shower or bath in a tub or shower stall that is less than pristine doesn’t enhance your feeling of cleanliness. It can even make you feel squeamish, if it is ug...