Home Improvement
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Staples may be a good alternative to some adhesivesMar 15, 2015 12:00 am - Q. I put plastic lattice under my outside deck to dress it up. I tried to glue window screen on the back of the lattice to keep flying insects out, but the screening kee...
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Creating characterful interiors with hardwood moldingMar 14, 2015 12:00 am - Just as tasteful, well-chosen jewelry can turn an unexciting outfit into a stylish, eye-catching ensemble, carefully applied hardwood moldings and trimwork can transform...
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When renovating, be sure to properly upgrade insulationMar 07, 2015 11:00 pm - Q. We have a family room, originally a porch, that we now use year-round. It is a 3½-inch step down from our kitchen. We have baseboard heating. The room is 12-by-16 fee...
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Dealing with electrical surgesMar 07, 2015 11:00 pm - Q. I have had a couple of electronic items burn out from lightning during thunder storms. Other items don't seem to last as long as they should. Will a whole-house surge...
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Home & Garden Expo continues Sunday at Arlington International RacecourseFeb 28, 2015 12:00 am - The Home & Garden Expo, the largest home improvement event in the North and Northwest suburbs, is being held this weekend at Arlington International Racecourse. The even...
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The old wood is still good woodFeb 27, 2015 5:30 am - It's the most prominent thing in the room. The wood table is sturdy and spacious — 8 feet by 3 feet — built of rustic old lumber with a grain that shines through. The b...
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Mold removal could be a simple chore ... or a major hassleFeb 26, 2015 12:00 am - Q. I read your columns in the Daily Herald but never keep them around. You had a column a few weeks ago about a product to remove mold. I found mold in the basement beh...
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Booster fans could help make up for weak airflowFeb 17, 2015 12:00 am - Q. Do you recommend booster fans to push more air to rooms farthest away from the furnace? I've tried adjusting the dampers, but that doesn't seem to solve the problem f...
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Tile no longer just for bathrooms and backsplashesFeb 08, 2015 6:00 am - Tile is massively in vogue. Crack open any décor magazine and there will be countless images of striking kitchen backsplashes, multicolor mosaic showers or bright cerami...
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First-time Wheeling home show declared a successFeb 08, 2015 12:00 am - Suburban homeowners had a chance to talk with contractors, gardeners, builders and even a television star Sunday about the latest in residential products and trends, dur...