Home Improvement
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Dark doors not invitingOct 14, 2015 1:00 am - We have 1977-style dark-stained inside doors, closets and baseboards. We would love to update and brighten the inside of the entire house. We started with the kitchen an...
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Suburban homes showcased for classic paint jobsOct 13, 2015 1:00 am - A classic Victorian home in Elgin is the grand prize winner of the 2015 “Chicago's Finest Painted Ladies & Her Court” competition, sponsored by the Chicago Paint & Coati...
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Facebook plunges into home repair matchmaking service
Oct 11, 2015 7:39 am - SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook is the latest technology company that wants to connect you with a handyman who can install a ceiling fan or fix a leaky toilet, following Amazon...
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Skip new flooring until basement water situation resolvedOct 06, 2015 1:00 am - Q. The heavy rains in June overwhelmed our gutters, and we had water in our underground family room. We had a new gutter system (the larger kind) installed in front of o...
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Tiny 1950s brick rambler gets a major makeoverOct 04, 2015 7:15 am - The 3,100-square-foot California contemporary house in Falls Church, Virginia, is ideal for Utpal and Kinjal Shah's tastes and needs. But that was hardly the case when t...
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Removing stucco stains requires a soft-bristle touchOct 04, 2015 1:00 am - Q. We have enjoyed your column for many years. We're planning to sell our gorgeous "painted lady," a 1884 Victorian, after owning it for 40 years. We have stuccoed walls...
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Find a weekend renovation projectOct 03, 2015 7:00 am - Some home renovation projects require the expertise of professionals, but there also are many ways for homeowners to improve their homes without hiring a pro or spending...
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Curious about solar energy? Check out suburban sites SaturdayOct 02, 2015 5:00 am - If you've wondered what it's like to install and use solar panels on your property, you can get answers Saturday from people who have experienced that firsthand. The Ill...
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How to keep furnace running properlySep 29, 2015 1:00 am - Q. It is going to be heating season fairly soon. I have my furnace serviced every two years for efficiency. Is there any do-it-yourself maintenance I can do each fall to...
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Winter is time for nontoxic home improvementsSep 27, 2015 7:15 am - As the days shorten and the winter holidays approach, many homeowners decide to freshen up walls, floors and furniture. But the effect isn't always fresh. There are many...