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Rust-Oleum unveils its 2024 wall paint color of the year
Sep 20, 2023 1:00 AM - Vernon Hills-based Rust-Oleum on Tuesday announced its 2024 Zinsser SmartCoatwall paint color of the year, Chocolate Cherry, No. SC152. -
EarthPaint marks 10 years with rare Halloween decoration giveaway
Sep 19, 2023 6:12 PM - EarthPaint is helping homeowners get a hold of rare Halloween yard decorations as spooky season arrives. -
Time to display fall flower arrangements
Sep 17, 2023 6:00 AM - Early-season mums are now available in garden centers. If you plan to plant them in a shady location, look for plants that have the flowers partially open. -
Tax incentives aid your home improvement plans
Sep 17, 2023 6:00 AM - Homeowners who suffered from hot air-leak through failing windows and doors this summer -- and cold air whistling in last winter -- should consider replacing them as soon as possible. The federal government is still offering an income tax credit for those who invest in windows and exterior doors that meet certain energy standards, said Iver Johnson Sr., owner of American Thermal Window of Chicago and Sahara Window and Doors of Niles. -
Bargain home inspectors are no bargain
Sep 17, 2023 6:00 AM - Q: When we bought our home, the Realtor recommended a particular home inspector because, as she put it, "He doesn't charge as much as the others." At the time, we thought he did a good job.
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The mutant tomatoes are here, and they come in peace
Sep 16, 2023 6:00 AM - It's that time of year, when some gardeners discover they have a tomato plant that produces mutants. Many look like Squidward. Others are horned. The odd appendages remain a curiosity and good for a laugh. The deformities usually arise when a plant is exposed to extreme heat. -
Time running out to plant fall greens for your salads
Sep 10, 2023 7:00 AM - Cool-season lettuces, mesclun mixes and other greens that were planted in early spring can be planted again. -
Students transform drab dorm rooms into comfy spaces: How much that's costing them
Sep 10, 2023 6:00 AM - From $300 studded headboards and $100 coffee table books to custom-made cabinets to disguise your mini-fridge, students are spending big bucks to decorate their dorm rooms, adding yet another layer to the soaring costs of college.
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Buyer concerned about asbestos siding
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Give a hand to help Project Daffodil bloom again
Sep 6, 2023 11:10 AM - Every spring, Project Daffodil has been turning a large portion of Mount St. Mary Park in St. Charles into a dazzling display of daffodils and Virginia bluebells. Here's how you can help.
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