Home Improvement
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Chip and Joanna Gaines step up to help lead a new TV network
Jul 15, 2021 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - Chip and Joanna Gaines made a name for themselves thanks to their knack for renovating homes. Now they're ready to put their skills to work on building an ent...
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What to consider before buying a new front doorJul 11, 2021 7:00 am - What any homeowner should consider before buying a new front door
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How to create a cozy sunroom for your homeJul 10, 2021 7:00 am - As fall inches closer to winter, it's not uncommon for people to look to the coming cold with a degree of lament. Spring, summer and fall provide ample opportunities to ...
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Combination of ridge and soffit vents are best for an atticJul 03, 2021 7:00 am - Q: It gets very hot in my attic. I don't think the two end vents are enough. What types of additional attic vents are effective and how much more should I add? A: A hot ...
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Expand your outdoor living optionsJun 12, 2021 7:00 am - Expand your outdoor living options with a pergola, gazebo or pavilion
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Tubular skylights are an alternative for natural lightJun 05, 2021 7:00 am - Q: As I have gotten older, I find I see better under natural light. Would installing a tubular skylight bring in much natural light without losing a lot of heat during w...
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Longing for a roomy lower level? Consider adding or expanding a basementMay 27, 2021 11:00 pm - Your home has a finite volume. You can remove or add walls to reconfigure areas, but unless you expand outward via a room addition or bump-out, you've got to work with t...
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Community Paint-A-Thon looking for homeowners in need of a handMay 24, 2021 1:00 am - Organizers for the Community Paint-A-Thon are looking for houses and homeowners who could use a helping hand. The 34th annual event, in which volunteers paint single-fa...
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Are you one of the few with unused closet space?May 09, 2021 7:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2017. Closet … the word has many connotations and meanings, but generally i...
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Hire a professional for regular air conditioning tuneupMay 01, 2021 7:00 am - Q: Are there any do-it-yourself tuneup things I can do to my central air conditioner between professional service calls to keep it running at maximum efficiency and cool...