Home Improvement
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Owner needs help updating an older homeJun 09, 2019 6:00 am - We really would like to spruce up our patio, which we haven't touched since buying our house three years ago. Landscaping would go a long way, too, and we'd be grateful ...
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Why today's air conditioners are much more efficientJun 07, 2019 6:00 am - Q. I need to replace my noisy, old central air conditioner with a more efficient one. I want steady room temperature, humidity control and cleaner air. What system types...
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Small seating area has charming potentialJun 02, 2019 6:00 am - Our house has side entrances with a side driveway. Over the years we have tried to create a serene sitting area off the kitchen door. My ideal space would be a comfortab...
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Backyard needs to be more baby-friendlyJun 02, 2019 6:00 am - As a proud parent of a 15-month-old, we bought our first house 12 months ago. Our baby girl just took her first steps in our forever home. Now that it is getting warm ou...
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Shrubs, trees near house become overgrownJun 02, 2019 6:00 am - Where to begin with our backyard … there are so many terrible places. Should we start at the sun-baked south side, where a narrow "garden" between our house and the prop...
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The trick to getting rid of ants for goodMay 30, 2019 11:00 pm - Q. We have ants in the kitchen. I think it started because our cats got a little messy with their food bowls. After putting down a tray under the bowls, the problem has ...
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Remodeling projects that recoup the mostMay 25, 2019 6:00 am - Most homeowners remodel their homes to improve their quality of life. Nearly all hope the renovation adds equity to their home so, when it comes time to sell, they will ...
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Stylish garage is no longer just a big storage boxMay 23, 2019 11:00 pm - What if your home had a spare room you'd never noticed before? Your garage, even if it has one or more cars in it, can pull double-duty as a gym, a crafting room and eve...
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Fiberglass exterior doors have advantages over woodMay 04, 2019 6:00 am - Q. My wood front door needs to be refinished again. When I put my hand on it, it feels cold and I think I can feel a chilly breeze around it. Would a stainable fiberglas...
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Why wood floors are suddenly the design of the momentApr 26, 2019 7:00 am - When you first enter the foyer of designer Katie Ridder and her architect husband Peter Pennoyer's house in New York's Dutchess County, you can't help but be surprised b...