Home Improvement
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Exterior lighting sets the stage for more outdoor funMar 15, 2014 5:45 am - Tis the season for making changes in and around the home. The arrival of warmer weather renews homeowners' vigor for various home improvement projects, and many have gra...
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How to inspect for roof damageMar 15, 2014 5:45 am - Many homeowners do not think twice about their roofs. But when leaks develop, roof repairs and the subsequent costs of such work shed light on how important it is for ho...
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Backyard ponds: Bringing the resort feel homeMar 08, 2014 4:45 am - About this time of year, Lee Neiman walks outside to his backyard every morning and impatiently counts the days. It's not until late March or early April that the backya...
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Upgrade your toolboxFeb 28, 2014 11:01 pm - When you've moved beyond assembling cheap furniture for your first home, that second-rate tool kit won't cut it anymore. A proper renovation, DIY project or home mainten...
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Pampered Chef restructures, lays off workersFeb 24, 2014 12:01 am - Addison-based The Pampered Chef, which sells kitchenware, said Monday it has laid off workers and restructured its office and distribution center. A spokeswoman at the c...
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Proper care will grow homeowners' tallest assetsFeb 23, 2014 4:30 am - Local tree experts shake their heads when they hear about a homeowner removing a perfectly healthy tree simply because of a fear it may potentially come falling down in ...
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The outside of your home needs as much attention as the insideFeb 22, 2014 5:00 am - More people will see the outside of a home than will ever see the interior. Beyond pure vanity, though, maintaining a beautiful home exterior will keep the structure sou...
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A common winter hazard: frozen pipes in your homeFeb 21, 2014 4:45 am - It's a telltale sign: you turn on the faucet and … nothing. With record cold in much of the nation this winter, many homeowners have had (or will have) to deal with pipe...
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Choosing a home security system is an important but daunting taskFeb 15, 2014 5:00 am - A burglar damages a door. A thief steals a television in a neighboring house. Often, it's only after an unfortunate event that homeowners decide something must be done. ...
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Don't let ice, snow damage your homeFeb 13, 2014 11:43 pm - Does anyone have a roof rake I can borrow? The recent frigid weather has brought homeowners a host of problems. Many friends and neighbors (including me) have come home ...