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Diocese of Joliet to resume international missions in January

Submitted by Mary Massingale
Jun 23, 2021 11:52 AM - The Diocese of Joliet will resume its international mission program in January with a two-week trip to the Philippines focused on medical care and construction.
It's time to hang up the handyman tool belt

By Kelly Carrell
Jan 22, 2016 1:01 AM - My dad loved fixing things and finding better ways to do projects around the house. That's how it all started for him. As for me, I still remember holding the flashlight for him when I was a little girl. It was a lot of fun and a real learning experience for me. He always encouraged me to be thrifty and creative.
Give your garage a fresh new look

By Kelly Carrell
Jan 15, 2016 1:01 AM - Most of us just use our garages for storing cars and maybe some tools and things. But if you want more from the space, you can get it -- even on a budget. Start with a better floor. Not that there's anything wrong with a plain concrete floor, but you can do better. Here are some options.
Tips for taking care of your paintbrushes

By Kelly Carrell
Jan 8, 2016 10:01 AM - The old saying "you get what you pay for" applies to a lot of our DIY tools. Paintbrushes are no exception. When you spend money on quality paintbrushes, you want to take care of them so they will last longer.
Great tips for a post-holiday oven cleaning

By Kelly Carrell
Jan 1, 2016 1:01 AM - Most of our ovens get a heavy workout during the holidays. And we probably all have "clean the oven" on our to-do lists about now.
'Tis the season for DIY projects

By Kelly Carrell
Dec 24, 2015 1:01 AM - During the winter, most of our DIY projects will need to be done in the garage or workshop. That makes this time of year great for refinishing furniture. If you are going to strip the finish from a table or some other piece, try some or all of these tips to get the job done more quickly and easily.
How to keep your grout clean and protected

By Kelly Carrell
Dec 18, 2015 1:01 AM - Tiles are great for floors and walls, especially in bathrooms and kitchens. They are impervious to stains. The "weakest link" is the grout. It's porous and absorbs moisture, stains and will even grow mold and mildew! Here are the best ways you clean grout and protect it from future problems.
Preparing your grill for warmer months

By Kelly Carrell
Dec 11, 2015 2:01 AM - It's never too cold to cook outdoors. Well, a lot of people would not agree with that, especially during the wintertime! But this IS a good time to take a closer look at your grill and make some repairs and improvements during the "off" season. You can do most of the work in your garage or workshop, and stay reasonably warm while you are doing it.
How to keep pests out of your home during colder months

By Kelly Carrell
Dec 4, 2015 1:01 AM - When temperatures drop, pests may seek warmth exactly where you don't want them -- in your home! Here are some tips for keeping critters out of your home this fall and winter.
Maintain your lawn mower during fall and winter

By Kelly Carrell
Nov 27, 2015 1:01 AM - I'm sure we all are happy when lawn-mowing season is over with. It's nice to have a green landscape, but weekly mowing does get old. Am I right? Storing away your lawn mower needs to be done properly, especially when you plan to use it again next year.

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