Home Improvement
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How to protect kids by securing furniture and TVsNov 13, 2020 6:00 am - Parents go to great lengths to protect their children. Much of those efforts may be directed at potential threats outside the home, but it's equally important that paren...
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Insulating shades are less costly alternative to window replacementNov 07, 2020 5:00 am - Q: When it is cold, especially at night, it feels chilly sitting near windows. My budget will not allow for efficient replacement windows. Are insulating window shades a...
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Many families reimagine their homes during pandemicNov 01, 2020 7:00 am - When COVID-19 struck earlier this year, college students and even some young professionals living in large cities moved home with their parents and, in other cases, fami...
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South Elgin family parks in the winner's seatOct 29, 2020 11:00 pm - Theresa and Billy Miller of South Elgin are elated about the improved garage they now enjoy thanks to an annual contest, sponsored by Garage Store in East Dundee and The...
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People investing in their homes during this pandemic yearOct 27, 2020 11:00 pm - It seems everywhere one looked this past summer there were construction trucks of different kinds parked on the streets and in driveways. Roofs were replaced, fences wer...
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Couple has been cooped up because of COVIDOct 25, 2020 7:00 am - We have such garbage furniture and being seniors with extensive medical expenses, we simply cannot replace the furniture. We painted the room hoping to brighten it up bu...
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Family desires more comfortable furniture for relaxing lifestyleOct 25, 2020 7:00 am - We would love comfy furniture to relax in as this and the kitchen are where we live. Sunday dinners are scattered! Design by O'Reilly's Furniture and Amish Gallery ...
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Cleaning the fireplace chimneyOct 03, 2020 6:00 am - Q: I use my efficient wood-burning fireplace often. The chimney has never been cleaned and the exterior is weathered. Is having it cleaned really important and what task...
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Six steps for a foolproof paint jobSep 20, 2020 7:00 am - They're easy to take for granted, but the walls and ceilings in your home are asked to do a lot - from setting your interior color palette and displaying decor to weathe...
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Five bathroom updates that will help your space stand the test of time
Sep 19, 2020 7:00 am - If, after being stuck at home for months on end, you are taking stock of your surroundings and looking for ways to spruce up the appearance or improve the functionality ...