Home Improvement
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 13-19Oct 08, 2024 9:37 pm - Orchid show and sale, online herb classes, a tree walk and more.
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Home and garden calendar, Sept. 29-Oct. 5Sep 25, 2024 1:57 am - Garden clubs, fall planting parties, bulb sales and more.
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Bathroom lighting options can save moneySep 19, 2024 4:40 pm - People don’t often think about lighting and efficiency when it comes to bathroom remodeling, it is as important a factor as installing the proper vanity or plumbing fixtures.
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Home and garden calendar, Sept. 22-28Sep 17, 2024 11:50 pm - Flower shows, house walks, garden talks and more.
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Wright Conservancy awards Geneva owner of restored 1906 Hoyt House
Sep 11, 2024 11:01 am - Patricia MacLachlan, who has owned the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Hoyt House in Geneva since 1974, received an award for her extraordinary commitment to preserving Wright's legacy.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 11-17Aug 06, 2024 10:55 pm - Bonsai shows, garden club meetings, prairie walks and more.
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Foil barrier, ventilation best ways to block radiant heat from atticJul 20, 2024 11:17 pm - Heat from the attic will warm up your house and increase energy bills in the summer. Insulation is not enough to block the summer heat.
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10 ways to upgrade your bathroom in an hour or less
Jul 16, 2024 8:42 pm - If your bathroom has the blahs, there a number of quick fixes to liven it up. Several design pros share tips big and small to freshen up your bathroom decor.
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Don’t wash your brushes in the sink and other painting cleanup tips
Jul 09, 2024 10:19 pm - The job is done and you’re left with paint-filled brushes, rollers and trays. How best to clean them up? First a don’t: Don’t clean them in your sink or on the lawn. Here’s how to safely clean your painting tools.
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How to find a contractor who won’t rip you off
Jul 09, 2024 9:45 pm - You’ve saved up for a home remodel and it’s time to hire a contractor. Here’s a guide on how to lessen the risk of your contractor running out on you before the job is done.