Articles filed under Industry Insider
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Plush patio furniture grows in popularityJun 08, 2013 4:34 am - Living outdoors was the norm when our ancestors settled this country. Homes were cramped and rustic, so people naturally did much of their work and play outside. It wasn...
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Paver bricks have advantages over decks, concrete patiosJun 01, 2013 4:00 am - National studies show that people of the Midwest spend more on outdoor living products than people in any other area of the country, said Mike Haumersen, outdoor living ...
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Ponds, fountains proven to be an irresistible drawMay 25, 2013 4:00 am - Having a water feature in a yard means different things to different people. Water can get children outside and away from video games and television, allowing them to in...
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Landscape lighting is just the startMay 18, 2013 4:25 am - Create a vacation destination in your own backyard. Plan carefully and implement high-end improvements over time, if necessary. That is the advice of Jennifer Jensen, re...
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Low-maintenance trend grows in landscapingMay 04, 2013 4:00 am - Not everyone has a green thumb. People can spend hours in the garden and still not be able to make their homes the showpieces they envision. With this in mind, more home...
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Landscaping, gardening expertise is found at CODApr 27, 2013 2:27 am - Homeowners with a growing interest in environmental issues, such as food production and yard waste, are heading back to school. Interest in topics like organic foods or ...
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Plote Construction associated with homes, tooApr 20, 2013 4:00 am - The Plote name is well known throughout the Northwest suburbs. Plote Construction Inc. is an industry leader in heavy highway construction — in both the public and priva...
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Retro doors, rain glass is ‘in’ in millworkApr 13, 2013 4:40 am - John Tobin Millwork has been a fixture in Villa Park since 1960, originally supplying millwork, windows and doors to contractors and builders, and later expanding to sel...
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Garages overflow from lack of organizationApr 06, 2013 4:00 am - In many homes, the garage has become a dumping ground for seasonal items, sports equipment, gardening supplies and much more, to the point where many families cannot eve...
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Roofing practices evolve for better protectionMar 30, 2013 6:00 am - The importance of keeping a roof over one’s head has been well documented in literature for centuries. Everyone needs a place to take shelter during adverse weather cond...