Home Improvement
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Cut utility bills with DIY solar water heaterApr 18, 2024 6:00 am - A simple batch solar water heater system warms water passively before it enters a powered water heater.
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8 ways to personalize your rental — and get your deposit backApr 18, 2024 6:00 am - Making cosmetic upgrades, even if you’re renting, can help you feel excited about your living space.
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‘Still too trusting’: Officials warn of surge in driveway paving scamsApr 15, 2024 4:44 pm - Suburban officials and the Better Business Bureau are warning of a surge in scammers swindling thousands of dollars from homeowners and leaving behind shoddy or nonexiste...
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Home & Business Expo at Grand Dominion in MundeleinApr 11, 2024 6:42 am - Grand Dominion by Del Webb, 3555 Grand Dominion Circle in Mundelein, is holding its Home & Business Expo from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13. The event in the La...
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How much does it cost to renovate a bathroom? Three homeowners answer.Apr 11, 2024 6:00 am - Bathrooms can be the most relaxing and luxurious room in our house. Three homeowners reveal how much their bathroom renovations cost.
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Labor of love: Architect designs dream house for her motherApr 05, 2024 5:00 am - Architect Jennifer Lee wanted to honor her mother by following “a grand tradition of young architects building houses for their parents.” The result is a home her mom can live in as she ages.
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DIY exterior storm windowsMar 13, 2024 8:12 pm - DIY storm windows can help but are not a substitute for repairing or replacing existing leaky windows.
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Whole-house surge suppressor protects electronics, appliancesMar 13, 2024 8:03 pm - Whole-house surge protection is a good idea not just for electronics but also for modern appliances that have electronic components.
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Budget-friendly ways to freshen up your home’s exteriorMar 03, 2024 9:05 am - Whether you want to refresh your home’s exterior for an upcoming sale, or just for your own aesthetics, the process doesn’t have to break the bank.
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Signs it’s time to repair or replace your deckFeb 29, 2024 6:15 am - Spring is around the corner — is your deck ready for the summer? How to know if it’s time to repair or replace your deck.