Home Improvement
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Yard, deck not welcomingMay 15, 2014 1:01 am - When we moved to our house 15 years ago, we were excited about our large deck and backyard and looked forward to spending our summers entertaining. This was especially t...
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Pie-shaped yard a challengeMay 15, 2014 1:01 am - We have a small pie-shaped backyard that has been a huge challenge to work with. But in spite of that, we managed to raise three children in our home, mostly because of ...
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Updates badly neededMay 15, 2014 1:01 am - Seven years ago we bought a townhouse and planned to live in for three to five years, then buy bigger home and start family. Two years later, market tanked, housing valu...
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Small-kitchen measures and countermeasuresMay 03, 2014 1:01 am - Designer Iantha Carley, who has participated in three DC Design Houses and whose aesthetic is known for its use of unexpected patterns, textures and colors, was the gues...
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High-profile modern kitchens benefit from innovative ways to renovateMay 03, 2014 1:00 am - It's popularly accepted that the modern-day kitchen is the heart of the home. That heart, however, used to be much smaller. As recently as 50 years ago, kitchens in the ...
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Chicago winters wreak havoc on roofsApr 26, 2014 5:45 am - We have just experienced one of the most brutal winters in decades. Heavy snow and subzero temperatures have taken a toll on the roofs of our homes. Finally, spring has ...
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Update your living space with a small balcony makeoverApr 25, 2014 5:45 am - If your apartment or condo has a small terrace, the warm weather of spring and summer should ignite you to make the most of that great spot for entertaining (even if you...
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Aging gracefully in your homeApr 23, 2014 5:45 am - Homeowners' demand for accessibility features on the rise
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Lucky homeowners get landscaping makeoversApr 19, 2014 6:00 am - Last summer six readers were chosen as winners in our “Get Your Summer On” outdoor makeover contest, submitting essays about the sad states of their yards and how they c...
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How to add an extra roomApr 19, 2014 1:01 am - Q. I need some additional living space for my family and for an apartment in which my parents will live someday. I was thinking of adding a room above my two-car garage....