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LIZ JAROS, WRITER
Home Design, Renovation, and History
Less is more
A fading Art Deco home regains some of its clean lines and luster
Variation on a theme by Van Bergen​
Two Oak Park Developers hit the books, bump heads with the preservation committee,
to give Van Bergen home a makeover.
The big turnaround​
A pink house gets a facade flip.
Hoping for a fab fetch at Twoomey​
Intrepid reporter finds auction-land can be friendly.
Growing a house​
Florist curates and renovates a unique Forest Park home.
Confessions of a professional real estate writer
Intrepid reporter chronicles adventures in home description.
Grand Victorian ​
Impulse buy sets couple on home rehab journey
Warming up to this old house
​Intrepid reporter chronicles adventures in bungalow renovation.
Know your local landmarks​
A look at Oak Park's 14 locally-designated landmarks.
Cosmetic Surgery​
Historic Oak Park home gets a facelift.
Fit for a king​
River Forest Tudor gets an award-winning makeover.
Ready, Set, Show​
Local home staging business hits all the right notes.
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