The Plainfield Hometown Irish parade happens this Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 1 pm!
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Dawn Dause Blog
Helpful and Informative information. Homes for sale, helpful real estate information, and also what is going on in the community. Information about Plainfield, Shorewood, Minooka, Lockport, Joliet, and other local areas.
Spring Home Decor Trends
Black is out and blue is in: Designers are gravitating towards navy blue instead of a black and white color scheme. Navy blue walls with pops of white will be seen quite a bit this spring, as Scandinavian design is being widely used. Acrylic: This material is having a huge
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Local Weekend Events
Are you wondering what to do this weekend? The weather is supposed to be decent so it’s time to get out of the house and do something fun! Here are a couple of local events happening this weekend. -Women In Wine Tasting at Wine & Cheese by TCC in downtown
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Spring Cleaning Hacks
Go with the 80/20 rule: The 80/20 philosophy suggests that people really only use 20% of the things they own. When deciding what to keep and what to get rid of, think about what items you would replace right away if they were ever lost or stolen; this will
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Best Places To Get A Drink In Shorewood
Bedrocks Craft Beer and Pizza Bar: 700 W Jefferson Street (815) 744-8408 -Great place for craft beer fans with over 40 beers on the menu. Homemade pizza, calzones, and wings are available along with live music on Friday’s, daily drink specials and plenty of pool tables, dart boards, ping pong,
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Downtown Plainfield-What Makes It Great?
Downtown Plainfield is a unique and fun town full of great restaurants and businesses and many buildings that are part of the National Registry of Historic Places. Check out what makes Plainfield a great place to live! One of the many things that makes downtown Plainfield special is the National
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Local Events In Plainfield and Shorewood
Pirate Party: Happening at the Shorewood Village Hall on Sunday, February 26th from 11 am to 2 pm. This party is for all ages and will include crafts, snacks, and a showing of the movie Pan. The cost is $10 for residents and $15 for non residents and the deadline
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Top Kitchen and Bath Design Trends For 2017
Traditional styles are losing momentum and both contemporary and transitional-style design elements are gaining popularity in kitchens and bathrooms. Bathrooms: Asian Fusion, Mid-Century Modern, and Shaker styles will rule in 2017. Both neutral and more bold colors will be seen including a lot of gray, white, and off white but
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15 Minute Home Makeovers
Switch the plates: Update switch plate and outlet covers. Make touch ups: Touch up scratched baseboards, window and door trim, and marks on the wall that won’t go away. Change out hardware: Putting in new drawer pulls and knobs can give a room an inexpensive face lift. Home improvement stores have
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Tax Breaks For Homeowners
Tax season is upon us and there are many benefits awaiting homeowners: Mortgage Interest: This is a huge money saver and can be taken on both primary and secondary homes, as long as you itemize your return and your loan is less than one million dollars. Mortgage Points: Points,
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