Home Improvement
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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 ...
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Tree trimmer starts handcrafted furniture shop in BataviaSep 18, 2020 6:00 am - Enrique Macias knows trees. A certified tree arborist, he can identify the type of tree you have in your yard and give you an estimate on the tree's age and overall heal...
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Four ways to pay for home renovations
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Today's homeowner can choose new roofing materialsSep 05, 2020 6:00 am - Q: My old dark shingle roof is leaking again after only about 18 years. When I have it replaced this time, what are my options for a roofing material that lasts longer? ...
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What you can do now to plan a future renovation
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Restoring a century-old stair rail that has been broken for years
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Hanover Park woman wins tub-to-shower transformationAug 28, 2020 7:00 am - Ilyce Treger, 44, of Hanover Park has been using a wheelchair since she was a child because of a degenerative bone disease. Because she relied on her aging parents, Iris...
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Man renovates historic house built by Frederick DouglassAug 22, 2020 7:00 am - After weeks of unrest in 2015 following the death of Freddie Gray while in police custody, many residents fled Baltimore. While distraught about the injustices taking pl...
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It's great to be handy but sometimes it's OK to call for helpAug 17, 2020 7:00 am - As a homeowner, it's often tempting to bite off more than you can chew. Particularly, that DIY bathroom redo that you were hoping to save money on, that sagging garage r...