Home Improvement
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Condo HVAC unit needs seasonal servicingAug 14, 2020 11:00 pm - Q: I live in a second-floor condo that was purchased new in June 2019. The HVAC system is a Magic-Pak MGE4 Series through-the-wall unit. I periodically change the filter...
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Modernized deck allows Lisle family to better enjoy their backyardAug 09, 2020 7:00 am - The Salomons were ready for a change — a big change, inside and out — for their Lisle home nestled in the woods near The Morton Arboretum. “We needed to update the whole...
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Pandemic inspires a clean-out of American homes
Aug 08, 2020 7:00 am - Pandemic inspires a clean-out of American homes
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A solar oven is a fun project to try at homeAug 01, 2020 6:00 am - Q: I like to do things the natural way. My kitchen gets really hot when I cook, so I want to try a solar oven. Is it really possible to cook with solar and can I make on...
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Nine suggestions to improve your outdoor spaceJul 09, 2020 11:00 pm - Stuck inside for the past few months, we're ready to get out, even if we can't get all the way out to a restaurant or a park. What if, instead, we could add on a room to...
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Making the most of your outdoor space, no matter how smallJul 05, 2020 7:00 am - Coronavirus quarantine had many people rethinking the interiors of their homes this spring. DIY projects were tackled, and rooms reorganized. Now that summer's here, why...
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Touchless tech to the rescueJul 04, 2020 6:00 am - How smart home devices can make you and your family safer during the pandemic and beyond
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A portable air conditioner can save moneyJul 04, 2020 6:00 am - Q: I am trying to run my central air conditioner less to save electricity. Would using a portable air conditioner use less electricity? Does one have to be vented outdoo...
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Millennial Money: How to plan and budget for DIY goals now
Jun 28, 2020 6:12 am - Did you find yourself cooped up during the pandemic-induced stay-at-home orders, blankly staring at the walls of your house, longing for more? Maybe you wanted to travel...
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Why it's time to consider a smart lockJun 27, 2020 7:00 am - In this brave new era of social distancing and sheltering at home, safety and security are increasingly on the minds of homeowners — and for good reason. We're trying to...