Home Improvement
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Seven tips for a wonderful 'salon wall'Jul 25, 2015 7:00 am - Certain works of art stand alone. An Old Master painting deserves a wall of its own or an exalted space above the mantel. But other works of art increase their impact as...
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Easy and budget-friendly ways to add curb appealJul 23, 2015 6:00 am - Curb appeal can help a home get noticed in a bustling real estate market. Curb appeal also can contribute to the aesthetics of a neighborhood for residents who plan to s...
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Battling a wet basement from the insideJul 19, 2015 12:00 am - Leaky foundations are the bane of one's existence for a large number of homeowners. Whenever possible, the best way to cure the problem is from the outside. There are ti...
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Not every kitchen makeover needs to break the bankJul 19, 2015 12:00 am - Here's how to achieve a no-remodel remodel
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Beautiful ways to let in lightJul 12, 2015 7:00 am - Treat your windows to a stylish, functional upgrade
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Soffit and ridge vent combo provides best ventilationJul 12, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We live in the Chicago suburbs and are in need of a new roof. Our contractor recommended Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration Shingles and ridge vents. We also heard ...
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Three steps to an organized kitchenJul 10, 2015 6:00 am - The kitchen is the hub of the home, the place where family and friends congregate more than anywhere else. But because of the heavy traffic in the kitchen, it easily get...
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Attic foil blocks heat from a hot roofJul 05, 2015 2:00 am - Q. We have plenty of attic insulation, but it seems like I can still feel heat from the ceiling. It is actually warm when I touch it and the rooms are uncomfortable. Wha...
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Ceiling fans help to make a living space more comfortableJul 05, 2015 12:00 am - Q. Please settle an argument that happens every summer in our house. We have ceiling fans throughout our upstairs. Do they help with the cooling of the house? And do the...
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Tips for making your move easier
Jul 04, 2015 6:42 am - It's that time of year: For-rent and for-sale signs are sprouting like spring flowers and people are madly searching for movers. If you are moving, whether to an apartme...