Home Improvement
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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...
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Ways to deal with dreaded marks on painted wallsAug 03, 2018 6:00 am - The thing that my decorating clients worry most about when they move into their newly redone apartments or homes is damage to their pristine painted walls. Although move...
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Steam features are hot in home appliancesJul 27, 2018 6:00 am - What is hot in home appliances these days? That's a steamy story, say industry watchers. Across several categories - cookery, cleaning and personal care - steam features...
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Master bath gets overdue upgradeJul 22, 2018 1:00 am - Brenda Skittone, a sales clerk for a Carpentersville manufacturing company, significantly upgraded her 1960s Elk Grove Village home when she won the third annual Bath Pl...
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Six bathroom trends to consider — and two trends to avoidJul 14, 2018 6:00 am - The best part of renovating a bathroom? Picking out the colors, finishes, patterns and shapes of everything from the flooring to the drawer pulls. Adding to the exciteme...
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Governor's Mansion has new missionJul 08, 2018 6:00 am - Bicentennial renovation enhances tours, 'visitor experience'
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Beer Can BBQ ChickenJul 07, 2018 7:00 am - Directions: 8-24 hours for brine, 25 minutes for prep, 1 hour and 15 minutes for cooking, 10 minutes to let the meat rest. FOR THE BRINE 1 cup of water º cup of salt º c...
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The smart grill (or smoker!)Jul 07, 2018 6:00 am - Remember when grilling a steak meant throwing some charcoal into a no-frills barbecue, splashing lighter fluid on top, and not taking your eyes off the food and the flam...