Articles filed under Industry Insider
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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...
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Stronger energy efficiency rules kick in for buildersMar 23, 2013 5:17 am - Homes built in 2013 will be 32 percent more energy efficient than those built under the energy codes that went into effect in 2006, thanks to new regulations put in plac...