Home Improvement
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‘Vintage goth’ furniture rehab business moving to bigger space in Crystal Lake
Jan 07, 2025 10:48 am - McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes’ rehabbed furniture store Edge Designs has moved to a permanent location that’s due to open this week in Crystal Lake at the intersection of Routes 31 and 176.
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5 lessons pro organizers have learned from clients
Dec 31, 2024 11:37 pm - Homeowners looking for the perfect look often turn to professional interior designers or organizers for help. Here are some professionals who share some inspiration they’ve gottenn from their clients.
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Stay safe with these gas fireplace tipsDec 19, 2024 4:22 pm - Heartwarming scenes around a fireplace are even more enjoyable when safety has been prioritized. Individuals with gas fireplaces need to embrace fire safety as well. Here are some strategies to stay safe this season.
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Replacing old toilets will pay off in lower water billsDec 18, 2024 11:20 pm - Even though you can likely fix your old toilet with a repair kit, you would be better off in the long run installing a new water-saving model. The flushing of toilets typically accounts for 30% of the water usage for a family making it, by far, the greatest single water usage appliance.
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Getting the right air cleaner for allergies takes some researchDec 12, 2024 3:37 pm - My family has sinus allergies, so I want to use air cleaners in our bedrooms. The ads for each one make it sound like the best. How can choose the best one?
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You may be insulating your home wrong. Here’s what to know.Dec 05, 2024 12:09 am - Insulation is key to keeping your home toasty in the winter without driving up your utility bills. Improving insulation can help with sealing air leaks — and could save you up to 20% on your heating and cooling costs, according to the Energy Department. But the benefits depend on how properly the insulation is done.
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Tune up your heating system for maximum efficiencyNov 27, 2024 1:32 pm - What can you do when your utility bill are going up, even though your furnace is relatively new. Yearly upkeep by a professional will help.
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Home & garden calendar, Dec. 1-7Nov 25, 2024 7:30 pm - Holiday house tour, holiday displays and more.
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Manufactured fire logs burn cleaner but cost more than woodNov 21, 2024 3:21 pm - If you’re thinking of sitting in front of a cozy fire in the fireplace this season, you might want to consider fire log options. Burning real wood can release ash and smoke into your home, while manufactured options using coffee grounds or sawdust burn cleaner.
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Home & garden calendar Nov. 24-30Nov 20, 2024 12:56 am - Fall gardening, holiday displays and more.