Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Posh rentals/dry ideas/one-piece makeover

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Raising the bar on apartment living
Apartments take on resort look

Downtown property managers lure tenants not with rent bonuses but with luxury amenities.

Elite Street: Blagojevich's house listed for $1.07M Blagojevich's $1 million house

Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich put his 13-room Mediterranean-style house in the Ravenswood Manor neighborhood up for sale.
Contracts with contractors Contracts with contractors

What you need to know when making a pact with men wearing tool belts.
Dry ideas to dial down indoor humidity Dial down indoor humidity

A clean air conditioning system and better air circulation are relatively cheap fixes.
One easy piece One easy piece

The top five items to consider for a one-item-only shopping list.
Growth problem on deck could mushroom Mushrooming problem

Incorrect building practices can create moisture issues down the road.
Household robots are moving from science fiction to reality From 'Jetsons' to reality

A robot can fold clothes, set a table and bake cookies. Eventually you might even afford it.
Sensual fall bedroom fixes Sensual fall bedroom fixes

Snuggle up for fall with a few quick changes to focus on opulence and comfort.
Get steamed, get clean Get steamed, get clean

New machines let you wipe, sweep and vacuum, but with the germ-killing capabilities of steam.
Aging Norfolk Island pine needs some TLC Overgrown houseplants

Some plants that outgrow their interior spaces can grow new roots.
Orchids star in autumn show Orchids star in autumn show

Addicted to orchids — or want to be? The Illinois Orchid Society will host a fall orchid show and sale Oct. 15 and 16 at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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