Home Improvement
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Smart cooling strategy: Why empty-nesters should consider portable AC unitsJul 15, 2026 1:53 pm - We are empty-nesters now. Is it wise to move a portable air conditioner among rooms instead of running our central air as much to cool the entire house?
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How to clean the worst summer messes, from sand to sunscreen stains
Jul 14, 2026 3:32 pm - Summer is a time to have fun in the sun, to slow down a bit and enjoy some ice cream. Summer is also a mess.
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Home inspector missed two problemsJul 14, 2026 6:15 am - Our home inspector seemed to do a pretty good job when we were buying our home, but after moving in, we found two problems that he missed.
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How to let go of things you don’t use and declutter your life
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Comparing FHA inspections with home inspectionsJul 07, 2026 10:29 am - In a past article, you advise buyers not to rely on the findings of an FHA inspection in place of a home inspection. I think that article was an unfair treatment of FHA appraisers.
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Home inspector didn’t test air conditionerJun 29, 2026 3:14 pm - We bought our home in wintertime, so our home inspector did not test the air conditioner. The summer arrived with 100-degree temperatures, and the air conditioner did not work.
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Tips to incorporate nature into an outdoor living spaceJun 24, 2026 9:33 am - Outdoor living spaces provide a great way for people to spend more time outside. The chance to do just that is one of the variables that has driven the boom in outdoor li...
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Seller asked to leave during home inspectionJun 23, 2026 3:59 pm - We just accepted an offer to buy our home, and our agent made a strange request. She asked that we not be home during the buyers’ home inspection.
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‘Fixing stuff and helping people’: After uncertain times, Tool Library of Lake County thrives at 5Jun 21, 2026 8:45 pm - Five years after its humble beginnings in Mundelein, the Tool Library of Lake County has survived a name change, rebranding and change of location to become a popular and successful resource for suburban fixer uppers.
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Alternative screening options for standard doors provide natural ventilationJun 18, 2026 10:00 am - I don't want the hassle of always opening a screen door, but I like natural ventilation. Are there additional screening options that would work on a standard door?