Home Improvement
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Current standards for smoke alarmsJun 26, 2022 6:00 am - Q: We are remodeling our home and would like to upgrade the smoke alarm system to comply with current fire safety standards. This may not be required for an older home, ...
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Leaking roof should have been disclosedJun 19, 2022 6:00 am - Q: Our house is only five years old. When we bought it, the home inspector found no major defects. I pointed out a water stain on the garage ceiling, but the home inspec...
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Why your home and yard need a pressure washerJun 18, 2022 7:00 am - Why your home and yard need a pressure washer, pronto
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What good are seller disclosures statements?Jun 12, 2022 6:00 am - Q: When we purchased our home, the seller filled out a Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS), supposedly reporting everything wrong with the property. Aside from disclosin...
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How to keep outdoor living areas safeJun 11, 2022 7:00 am - Outdoor living spaces are a wildly popular trend. A 2021 survey conducted on behalf of the International Casual Furnishings Association and American Home Furnishings All...
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Newest air conditioners are ultraefficientJun 04, 2022 7:00 am - Q: My central air conditioner is 16 years old, noisy and probably inefficient. I want to replace it with a quiet, more efficient model. What are the best ones available ...
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The heart of the home gets new color, cubbies, connectivityMay 22, 2022 7:00 am - As French chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud puts it, "Kitchens should be designed around what's truly important - fun, food and life." Kitchens now might not play the ...
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Has replacing your roof become a top priority?May 13, 2022 7:00 am - They say improvement should start from the top down. And that's true of your domicile, as well, because one of the most important home improvement projects of them all i...
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DuPage County Forest Preserve to offer free mulchMay 10, 2022 1:00 am - The DuPage County Forest Preserve invites the public to pick up free mulch while supplies last from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, May 14 and 21. These designated times ar...
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Bloomingdale's Chicago Paint & Coatings Association starts 2022 Chicago Finest Painted Ladies CompetitionMay 08, 2022 11:00 pm - Real estate experts agree that a fresh coat of exterior paint can enhance the value of a residential property and boost its curb appeal. After all, it is the first thing...