Home Improvement
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Don't forget sconces in your lighting planSep 02, 2018 6:00 am - Lighting a room seems simple: Plug in a lamp or flip a switch. Not so fast. “Nothing enhances a space more than a thoughtful lighting plan,” says interior designer Micha...
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Why adding low lights to stairs and along the ground can prevent accidentsSep 01, 2018 6:00 am - Good outdoor lighting on your porch and around outdoor steps can deter intruders, prevent falls and accidents and create beautiful aesthetic appeal. “Lighting steps can...
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Setting up an Airbnb? Here are the basics, the extras and the no-nosAug 26, 2018 6:00 am - Just like hotels, not all Airbnbs are created equal. There are the gorgeous, Instagram-friendly abodes meant to make visitors feel like they're in the lap of luxury, and...
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Fix-it solutions for cracked driveways, patios and sidewalksAug 24, 2018 6:00 am - If your driveway, patio or sidewalk is starting to show signs of wear and tear and the cracks are making it look more like a jigsaw puzzle, it might be time to repair it...
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Choose the right tub for your bathroom renovationAug 19, 2018 6:00 am - It's true most folks prefer to get clean themselves in a shower rather than a bathtub nowadays. Consider the results of an Angie's List survey of 2,000 people published ...
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Rowhouse revival & renovation: Retiree wants home 'where the action is'Aug 12, 2018 6:00 am - Fifty years after the 1968 riots in Washington, D.C., the once-charred 14th Street corridor shines with glossy apartment buildings, chic eateries and upscale shops. This...
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Choosing the best lighting for your kitchen and bathAug 11, 2018 6:00 am - Homeowners get a lot of bright ideas in two of the most important rooms in their homes — the kitchen and bathroom — so it makes sense that these areas be properly illumi...
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So you want a new kitchen? How to start the planning processAug 10, 2018 6:00 am - So you want a new kitchen? Whether you're considering designing a kitchen using your own architect, a kitchen planner hired through a store like IKEA or Home Depot, or a...
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Window awnings will cut air-conditioning costsAug 04, 2018 6:00 am - Q. We need to block the intense heat from coming through my windows and door glass. We want to install awnings, but are not sure what is the proper size or material to g...
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Home-security systems aren't just for the wealthyAug 04, 2018 6:00 am - In 2016, there were an estimated 1.05 million home burglaries in the United States, according to FBI data. That means there's a burglary about every 30 seconds. These nu...