Home Improvement
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Leaky doors cost moneyOct 19, 2019 7:00 am - Q. Both our front (wood) and back (steel) doors look bad and are leaky. Are there many simple DIY efficiency improvements that are effective and low-cost? A. Older, well...
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Nominations due by Oct. 31 for Showing Kindness to the Kindest GiveawayOct 08, 2019 11:00 pm - Elk Grove Village, IL: Local remodeling company, OHi, is giving away a kitchen makeover as a part of their Showing Kindness to the Kindest Giveaway, running from Oct. 15...
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Church, historic commission have different views on how to restore Geneva's Larrabee HouseOct 04, 2019 1:45 pm - David Walker is hoping the restoration of the historic Larrabee House on the St. Mark's Episcopal Church campus in Geneva doesn't turn into a building just covered in ta...
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Garage makeover winner is now gardening with easeSep 29, 2019 6:00 am - Stephanie Piszkiewicz is enjoying a totally renovated garage at her Arlington Heights home thanks to an annual contest sponsored by Garage Store in East Dundee and The D...
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County Line Home Design Center debuts in 'Hidden Gem' downtown Hinsdale locationSep 23, 2019 11:00 pm - Make no mistake this is not your garden variety home design center. John Bohnen's collection of accomplished artisans at the new County Line Home Design Center in Hinsda...
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Woodland Windows and Doors to host fall open house Oct. 5Sep 18, 2019 11:00 pm - Woodland Windows and Doors, 25W355 Lake St. in Roselle, is celebrating 50 years of serving the Chicago area. They invite the community to a fall open house from 10 a.m....
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Eliminating green mold from concrete stepsSep 15, 2019 6:00 am - Q. The concrete steps at my house are moldy and kind of green on the risers, except where I applied a concrete sealer. I did it badly, so you can see areas that look lik...
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Wouldn't more shade be so coolSep 14, 2019 7:00 am - As summer transitions into autumn, there's still some time left to enjoy outdoor time on your deck or patio. And while this summer's outdoor experiences are fresh on you...
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Arlington Heights family wins Ugly Door ContestSep 08, 2019 6:00 am - Bob and Mary Beckman of Arlington Heights are the proud winners of a beautiful new front door with sidelight panels, thanks to a contest held by Woodland Windows and Doo...
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Countertop appliances vs. large oven and rangeSep 07, 2019 6:00 am - Q. I prefer to use the kitchen range and oven for cooking, but I've heard it is more efficient to use small countertop appliances. Is this true and is there a simple way...