Home Improvement
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Learn about creating a "granny flat"Jan 10, 2019 12:00 am - A "Granny Flat Academy" program about adding a second unit on homes for parents, children or others will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at the Lake Count...
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Palatine library book discussion about declutteringJan 06, 2019 12:00 am - The Palatine Public Library District will host a free adult nonfiction book discussion featuring "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering...
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Remodeling remains hot, even as homeowners stay putJan 05, 2019 5:00 am - Years ago, many homeowners would often embark on ambitious renovation projects with the primary goal of increasing resale value and unloading their properties. But today...
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Preparing for a big freezeJan 04, 2019 5:00 am - The best tip for buying a portable home generator: Don't wait until the lights go out. Whether you live in a place at the mercy of snowstorms, hurricanes, heat waves or ...
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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...