Faucets with flair add luxury to bathrooms
Selecting a bathroom faucet is more complicated than it used to be. Years ago, there were only a handful of options, mostly centered on polished brass or chrome finishes. Today,...
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Inlays can brighten wood flooring
As wood floors continue to grow in popularity, many home buyers are adding some pizazz to shake up their floor designs. Instead of traditional oak that covers the entire floor,...
Interpreting `recently remodeled’
You've spotted your dream home--and it's recently remodeled. In your mind you're already saying hello to the neighbors and hanging new living room curtains. But before you go any further,...
Some buyers cross urban divide
Wondering whether to buy a new home in the city or in the suburbs? There are many factors to consider, such as the type of neighborhood and style of home...
Hunting season
If you've spent the summer checking out various lakefront locations for that dream vacation home, this may be the time to get serious. As the summer vacation season draws to...
Tricks of the trade
After reviewing bids from contractors, you search desperately for ways to reduce the cost of your remodeling project. When you realize that the general contractor's fee typically is 15 to...
The facelift phenomenon
There's a dramatic transformation occurring in Chicago's housing market as houses old and new are remodeled to fit today's lifestyles. The scenario is playing out every day in neighborhoods throughout...
Improving the bottom line
When financing a remodeling project, consumers have many sources. Most banks and other financial institutions offer home equity loans or lines of credit, which are popular financing methods because they...
PANEL PUSHES ON FOR NEW SCHOOL
Barrington School District 220's Building Committee is again moving ahead with plans to design an elementary school. In preparation for an April referendum proposal, committee members Thursday night asked representatives...
DISTRICT 220 PANEL FOCUSES ON SPACE
About 50 residents attended a meeting Wednesday to begin shaping spring referendum plans for Barrington Unit School District 220. The residents are part of a 80-member advisory panel formed to...