Home Improvement
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The Stoop: Creating a welcoming spot for hanging outMay 01, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK - Front stoops have long welcomed visitors to city homes, and have served as gathering spots for friends and neighbors engaging in what urban design activist Ja...
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Homeowners relax poolside and soak up the ultimate backyardApr 22, 2021 7:00 am - Nothing says “summer fun” better than an outdoor swimming pool. The summer season is short here in Illinois so we should strive to enjoy every minute whenever possible. ...
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Quick, fun ideas to make the most of your indoor spaceApr 21, 2021 7:00 am - We came across several “quick hit” ideas for getting more out of your home space. • If you live in a studio apartment, you can section off an area for sleeping or for an...
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Pandemic enables many to work from, and on, their homesApr 21, 2021 7:00 am - The COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to become intimately acquainted with their homes - both the positive and negative aspects. The place where they usually laid their ...
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Making a solar water heater for the homeApr 03, 2021 7:00 am - Q: We have a large family and use much hot water. I cannot afford to have a solar water heating system installed, but I would like to make some type of solar water heate...
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A homebound year has meant rethinking our homesMar 21, 2021 7:00 am - In normal times, new trends in home design and home decorating bubble up simply because it's time for something different. A few years of bold color and homeowners start...
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Whole-house surge suppressors can save appliances, electronicsMar 06, 2021 5:00 am - Q: I have had a couple of electronic items burn out from lightning during thunderstorms. Other items don't seem to last as long as they should. Will a whole-house surge ...
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How to make your own storm windowsFeb 06, 2021 5:00 am - Q: My house has double-pane windows, but I still plan to make and add some storm windows myself. How should I build them and are indoor or outdoor storm windows more ene...
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How to protect your house from dangerous cold coming tonightFeb 04, 2021 4:00 am - An arctic cold front can give you that sinking feeling standing at your kitchen sink. Forecasts call for frigid temperatures to grip the region starting tonight and over...
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Fireplace love: How to update this cherished home focal pointJan 24, 2021 6:00 am - While the kitchen is often referred to as the "heart" of the home, the fireplace is referred to as the "hearth" of the home. In today's modern homes, a fireplace is not ...