Home Improvement
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Find ideas at Old House New House Home Show in St. CharlesFeb 07, 2017 10:00 pm - If you're interested in the latest and greatest innovations in the home improvement industry, visit the Old House New House Home Show happening Friday through Sunday, Fe...
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Feldco parent buys garage builder, chimney cleanerFeb 07, 2017 12:00 am - The parent company of Des Plaines-based Feldco, a provider of windows, doors and siding, said Tuesday that it bought Danley's Garage World of Northbrook and Early Times ...
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Consider a kit when building a sunroomFeb 05, 2017 5:00 am - Q. We think adding a sunroom would give us more space and assist with winter heating our house. What design factors should we consider when building one from a kit or fr...
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Author Dana K. White shares her tips for an organized houseFeb 04, 2017 6:12 am - Dana K. White is a blogger, podcaster, speaker and decluttering expert. In an attempt to get her home under control, Dana started blogging at ASlobComesClean.com. Her bo...
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Renovation transforms drab midcentury house into a 'magic box'Feb 03, 2017 5:00 am - It's a dab of color on a wooded lot — a two-story house that brings the outdoors inside yet creates privacy. Before, it was a one-story midcentury house with no distingu...
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What to know before installing a smart thermostatJan 22, 2017 5:00 am - So-called smart thermostats are becoming more and more common. While there is no consensus on what exactly makes a thermostat "smart," homeowners should look for two key...
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Are evaporative cooling units right for your home?Jan 15, 2017 5:00 am - While winter might not be the natural time to consider your air conditioning options, the off-season is the most budget-friendly time. For many, air conditioning means e...
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Myths surround Arctic Circle's famed 'doomsday' seed vaultJan 08, 2017 5:00 am - The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is not exactly at the North Pole, but it's nearer to it than just about anywhere else, and well inside the Arctic Circle on the Norwegian ...
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The toys of fall and winterJan 08, 2017 5:00 am - If you got caught without the right equipment for the recent snowfall, or yours gave up its last breath this season, never fear. It's not too late to add equipment to yo...
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Electric infloor heating vs. forced air heating systemsJan 08, 2017 5:00 am - Q. We are adding a family room and a bedroom to our house. We are considering electric radiant infloor heating. Is it costly to operate and does it work well with carpet...