Home Improvement
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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 ...
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Elgin program offers rehab grants for historic propertiesJan 21, 2021 4:30 am - A grant program designed to help restore residences in Elgin's historic districts is accepting applications. The Elgin 2021 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant P...
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Webinar for private well ownersJan 13, 2021 12:00 am - A free webinar is offered to private well owners to help them learn how well systems work, how to maintain wells, and how to ensure the water is safe. "Well Care 101 - ...
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Questions to determine if it's best to renovate on your ownJan 09, 2021 6:30 am - A do-it-yourself mentality has taken hold in millions of households across the globe. Popular television channels like HGTV and DIY Network as well as accessible home im...
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DIY strategies to deep-clean carpetingJan 09, 2021 6:00 am - What's underfoot in a home can go a long way toward making residences comfortable and aesthetically appealing. A study of homebuyer preferences using data from the Natio...
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Renovation trends that figure to be popular in the year aheadJan 03, 2021 6:00 am - Home renovation trends are ever-changing. Renovations that might have been de rigueur 20 years ago may seem dated now. Recognizing the potentially popular trends of tomo...
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Backup electrical protection options for use in power outagesJan 02, 2021 5:00 am - Q: We often have electric power outages. My budget is too limited for a whole-house generator. What is a good option to at least keep the gas furnace blower running duri...