Home Improvement
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Cargo containers gain steam as building blocks of new homesDec 08, 2017 5:00 am - Cargo containers, long a staple of international trade, are designed to be affordable, sturdy and watertight. So it's no surprise that for decades they've been used by t...
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How Batavia builder is rehabbing 111-year-old schoolDec 07, 2017 7:00 am - As I walked up the Blaine Street School sidewalk, I thought of Marguerite Brown, the woman who was the principal there when I attended. Each morning she would welcome st...
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Are expensive, trendy paints really worth the cost?Dec 01, 2017 5:00 am - Choosing paint colors is hard enough, but these days consumers have to decide among dozens of paint brands, plus different quality levels within those brands. And then t...
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Retired couple turns attention to the houseNov 12, 2017 5:00 am - Thirty years ago after some significant life challenges, my husband and I decided it was important for our preschool and toddler daughters to be able to grow up near fam...
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White is the perfect backdrop for the holidaysNov 12, 2017 5:00 am - We are almost there! We just need some professional finishing touches. Design by Treetime Christmas Creations Expert: Laurie Kane, www.treetime.com. This room ...
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Bathrooms on a budgetNov 12, 2017 5:00 am - Nothing screams the age of a home like its bathrooms. Generally speaking, for instance, heavy pink, yellow or light blue tile screams the 1950s, while dark earth tones a...
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Vintage Christmas theme perfect for childrenNov 12, 2017 5:00 am - My family spends most of our time in this room, and it needs a fresh, brighter look! I am a busy teacher and mom of two young children, and my husband works long hours e...
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Five fresh ideas to freshen up the bathroomNov 11, 2017 4:00 am - It's one of the most important and intimate rooms in your entire home. It can make a big first impression on visitors and be instrumental in helping you feel clean and r...
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Garage-organizing systems offer homeowners optionsNov 10, 2017 5:00 am - It's the indoor spot where you park cars or a boat; store tools, lawn equipment, golf clubs and skis; lean up bikes; and set out youngsters' basketballs, inflatable pool...
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Insulated shades or curtains help keep cold outsideNov 05, 2017 5:00 am - Q. I should replace my old windows for winter, but I cannot afford more debt now. Is installing insulating window shades or curtains a viable alternative and which types...