Home Improvement
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Hand-me-down patio set has to goMay 28, 2017 6:00 am - Our backyard lacks any kind of cohesion or character. We have a hand-me-down patio set plus some tall chairs, but no matching table for them. Nothing is warm or welcomin...
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Smaller deck can still be fabulousMay 21, 2017 6:00 am - We have lived in this house for 27 years, have a big backyard, but it is in need of love and attention. It could be a wonderful outdoor space, but with all the trees we ...
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Difficult to work with odd shapesMay 21, 2017 6:00 am - We moved into our forever home about five years ago and have been doing many DIY projects inside and outside to move it from the '80s into this decade. And this is the s...
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Loss of trees removes shade from patioMay 21, 2017 6:00 am - I'd like to win this contest so we can enjoy and entertain on a shaded, safe, cozy, updated terrace. Ever since we took down two towering, old Linden trees that grew "as...
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Companies take the hassle out of address changesMay 14, 2017 6:00 am - Most people do not relish the idea of moving. Let's face it. It is a hassle, generally requiring time we don't have or don't want to devote to sorting, packing and hauli...
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Des Plaines offering help with home repairsMay 10, 2017 1:00 am - Des Plaines officials are reminding residents of two programs designed to help pay for home repairs. The city's home repair and minor repair programs help low- to modera...
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Backyards are for fun and gamesMay 07, 2017 6:00 am - Volleyball courts. Sand pits. Splash pools. Giant movie screens. You don't have to be a kid to design and enjoy an outdoor play space. Alfresco kitchens, all-weather lig...
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Praise for rechargeable cordless lawn mowersMay 07, 2017 6:00 am - Q. I am tired of the maintenance for my old gas lawn mower. I might buy a rechargeable cordless mulching one. Are they powerful enough for a normal yard and what feature...
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St. Charles homeowner settles lawsuit over decades-old additionMay 04, 2017 1:00 am - A 6½-year legal dispute between a St. Charles homeowner and the city finally came to an end Thursday when Cliff McIlvaine paid $55,000 in fines for failing to complete a...
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Garage a mess? Tips for tackling a daunting jobApr 22, 2017 6:00 am - Garages have a way of going from deep storage to cluttered chaos. Clearing out the flotsam and organizing what remains can be daunting or downright overwhelming. But wit...