Home Improvement
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How to handle plumbing and other services during a pandemic
May 23, 2020 7:00 am - Routines have been upended as the world reels from the coronavirus pandemic. Gatherings are canceled, businesses are shuttered and people are encouraged to stay home as ...
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As demand soars, stand-alone freezers are hot items
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Get a floor with more: When it's time to remodel, think with your feet firstMay 16, 2020 7:00 am - Want to dramatically reinvent your living space and prioritize the remodeling projects on your to-do list? Don't think top-down; think bottom-up by devoting dollars to n...
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Looking to automate your house? Start small with basic smart home devicesMay 09, 2020 7:00 am - Dreaming of a domicile with state-of-the-art technology and futuristic features that will make your neighbors jealous? Truth is, you don't need NASA's budget or know-how...
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Get the most bang for your buck with outdoor home projectsMay 03, 2020 7:00 am - Get the most bang for your buck with outdoor home projects
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A lesson in building a backyard retaining wallMay 02, 2020 7:00 am - Flat, even landscapes are often coveted in backyards. However, flat backyards are not always found. Fortunately, varied terrain does not mean certain landscaping plans a...
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Battery-powered lawn mowers are superior to gas modelsMay 02, 2020 6:00 am - Q: My gas lawn mower just died, so I might try a cordless battery-powered one this time. What factors should I consider and can one cut a normal-sized residential yard? ...
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Seven considerations for a shedMay 01, 2020 6:00 am - Backyard sheds can be useful assets. They are ideal for housing mowers, tools and even pool-care equipment. But they can be put to other uses as well, such as being key ...
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Lake Zurich man builds a 'Garage Mahal' to house his sports car collectionApr 13, 2020 7:00 am - Brian Leadingham of Lake Zurich has been collecting late model sports cars for about 13 years. He had them stored in separate garages scattered around the area and found...
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Naperville family renovates rooms for whole-house accessibilityApr 12, 2020 9:00 am - “Home” is supposed to be the place where we are most at ease. It should be the place where we are most comfortable in our own skins, where we can relax, be ourselves and...