Home Improvement
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Four suburban homeowners win room makeoversDec 02, 2018 5:00 am - The Daily Herald's Room For Living room-makeover contest drew entries from nearly 280 readers this year, our highest turnout yet. We profiled 15 finalists in makeover de...
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How mastering your thermostat could save you a bundleDec 01, 2018 5:00 am - Want to trim your heating costs this winter? Learning how to effectively use your house's thermostat can help you slash those utility bills. The average household spends...
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Compare ratings to find an effective air cleanerDec 01, 2018 5:00 am - Q. Several of my children have allergies so I want to use room air cleaners in their bedrooms. I have seen many advertisements with great claims for effectiveness. What ...
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Traditional fence or borderline hedge? Each has advantagesDec 01, 2018 5:00 am - Consider a hedge if you're in need of a fence. When managed properly, hedges cost less, outlast wooden fences, are more attractive than most walls, and produce wildlife ...
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Video doorbells are winning over residents – and policeNov 30, 2018 5:00 am - On her birthday, Nancy Traylor of Richmond, Virginia, received an unwelcome surprise. The real estate agent and her husband were celebrating near the Chesapeake Bay, abo...
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Five ways to get home improvement fundsNov 30, 2018 5:00 am - Homeowners have been bitten hard by the remodeling bug. For proof, consider that over 50 percent of those recently polled by Houzz indicated they plan to start or contin...
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Interior doors can add light, personalityNov 23, 2018 6:00 am - Clients are sometimes surprised when homebuilder and designer Marnie Oursler starts talking about bedroom doors. They expect to discuss things like windows, wall colors ...
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How a 'flip house' in Batavia became a family homeNov 18, 2018 5:00 am - How fourth child's arrival changed Batavia couple's plans to flip historic Cigrand house
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Burn fireplace logs for ambience, not heatNov 10, 2018 5:00 am - Q. I always buy firewood to use in my open fireplace. I burn it just for ambience, not really for heat. I thought about using fireplace logs instead. Are they as efficie...
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Safety a top concern for homeownerNov 01, 2018 12:00 am - I'm slightly handicapped and without a makeover I fear for my safety. Design by Bath Planet of Chicagoland Expert: Jim Miner, www.bathplanet.com/chicagoland ...