Home Improvement
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How to prevent basement floodingJul 28, 2017 11:00 am - All basements should be dry, even after 8 inches of rain. That's doable with a reliable sump pump and backup system, or after a relatively inexpensive fix for cracked f...
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Why it's wise to upgrade downstairsJul 23, 2017 6:00 am - Feeling pressed for space? The solution might be right under your feet. Finished basements are a low-cost way to add resale value to your home at a fraction of what it c...
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Doors add to the personality of a houseJul 22, 2017 6:00 am - The front door of a home gives visitors their first impression of not only the home, but also the owner. The way it looks gives one a glimpse of the owner's personality....
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Drip your garden to productivity and healthJul 14, 2017 6:00 am - The gardener who can do a thorough job of watering with hose in hand is rare indeed. Assuming that a hose spews out about 3 gallons per minute in a circle about 4 feet i...
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Rugs find their place on patios, porchesJul 09, 2017 6:00 am - It can add just the right splash of color to a patio. It can make a small urban terrace seem larger. It invites guests to linger in an outdoor seating area. Often made o...
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Portable air conditioners can supplement central airJul 02, 2017 6:00 am - Q. We have central air-conditioning. It seems wasteful to cool the entire house when just we two are home. Is using a portable air conditioner in various rooms more effi...
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Nine outdoor tech upgrades for 2017Jul 01, 2017 6:00 am - Take your summer to the next level with these high-tech gadgets
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With water views this nice, who needs a real island?Jun 18, 2017 6:00 am - BISHOPVILLE, Md. - When Mario and Katerina Todorov are making Belgian waffles with fresh berries for their kids, they can look out any window in their kitchen and see wa...
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Underwhelming yard perplexes suburban homeownerJun 04, 2017 6:00 am - Uninviting, unremarkable, uninspiring. We have lived here for 16 years and don't spend any quality time in the backyard. We have spent most of our time here fixing up th...
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Retractable screen is an alternative to a screen doorJun 04, 2017 6:00 am - Q. I like screen doors for natural ventilation, but they are expensive, inconvenient and don't look really good. Are hideaway retractable screen doors easy to operate an...