Home Improvement
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Garage trend? Think versatility, not parkingMar 26, 2017 6:00 am - The American garage is world famous. But not necessarily for cars. Silicon Valley started in the Palo Alto, California, garage of the Packard family, where Hewlett-Packa...
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With rooftop decks, sky's the limit for outdoor entertainingMar 19, 2017 6:00 am - Backyards and balconies are great places to enjoy an al fresco meal or a sun bath, but to really elevate your outdoor lifestyle, consider going up. To the roof. Rooftop ...
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Even small animals part of home show at Kane County fairgroundsMar 18, 2017 1:00 am - The Chicago Home Show claims to have "All Your Home Improvement Needs Under One Roof." And Saturday that included tiny live animals called sugar bears being sold as pets...
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House flipping frenzy is back; but can you make money?
Mar 12, 2017 7:16 am - If you're among the many people who watch television programs such as "Flip or Flop" or "Flipping the Block" and think you can become a master flipper yourself, you're n...
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Garage Store pros can help you reclaim your garageMar 12, 2017 7:00 am - This year Garage Store celebrates its 10th year of helping Chicagoans reclaim their garages and transform them into another "room" of their house. "It used to be that 60...
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Room for Living winners enjoy their makeoversMar 12, 2017 6:00 am - Three Daily Herald readers received big upgrades in their homes over the winter, thanks to the generous sponsors of our fall Room for Living contest. All had written in ...
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A frenzy for flipping: Advice for would-be real estate investorsMar 11, 2017 5:00 am - If you're among the many people who watch television programs such as "Flip or Flop" or "Flipping the Block" and think you can become a master flipper yourself, you're n...
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Building a sustainable house topic of Green Drinks programMar 10, 2017 12:00 am - "Green is the New Grey: The Ins & Outs of Building a Sustainable House" is the topic of the next Green Drinks program at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at O'Toole's Libert...
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EnergyStar standards good guide for finding efficient modelsMar 05, 2017 5:00 am - Q. I am looking for a new dishwasher. My very old one is noisy, has only two cycle settings and does not clean well. What features should I look for in a new efficient m...
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Care for your house like you're selling itMar 04, 2017 5:00 am - Home sellers need to understand that buyers today have access to more information and are more educated and savvy than ever before. As a result, today's buyers tend to b...