Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Millennial Money: How to plan and budget for DIY goals now
Jun 28, 2020 6:12 AM - Although now might seem like the perfect time for DIY home improvement, be sure to consider our new reality. Plan the project's size, type and budget to fit current circumstances.
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Why it's time to consider a smart lock
Jun 27, 2020 7:00 AM - In this brave new era of social distancing and sheltering at home, safety and security are increasingly on the minds of homeowners -- and for good reason. We're trying to limit the number of dirty surfaces we touch. And our partners and children are working, studying and spending more time at home, which can be concerning if we can't be present with them. -
Check out these apps if you're considering home automation
Jun 20, 2020 6:00 AM - Have you ever left home in the morning then turned back around to make sure you unplugged your flat iron? Don't you wish there was an app for that? Luckily, there is. -
Lawsuit accuses 'Windy City Rehab' stars of fraud
Jun 17, 2020 3:46 PM - A North suburban man and his family who say they invested $3 million in projects featured on the HGTV reality series "Windy City Rehab" are suing stars Alison Victoria Gramenos and Donovan Eckhardt, accusing them of running "a deliberate and fraudulent scheme to misappropriate funds."
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It might be time to upgrade that temporary home office
Jun 14, 2020 7:00 AM - If you now realize working from home is not as "temporary" a situation as you thought, you might be ready to trade in your metal folding chair for an ergonomic model or treat yourself to a set of new candy-colored Sharpies. Maybe you want to make the spot where you spend your days (and maybe nights) more welcoming and videoconference-friendly. -
Mesh network better distributes Wi-Fi in your home
Jun 13, 2020 6:00 AM - If you have multiple devices slowing down your internet, you likely have a Wi-Fi problem. If not caused by a slow-speed internet plan, it is probably due to a weak wireless signal that doesn't get to the spots you need it to around your house. -
Outdoor automation helps manage your yard
Jun 12, 2020 7:00 AM - Smart home technology doesn't have to be limited to the boundaries of your interior living space. Today, you can automate tasks and easily control key security and entertainment features outdoors, too. -
There are alternatives to the traditional screen door
Jun 6, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: We want ventilation during mild weather and more light from our front door but don't like the appearance of screen doors. What are other options to add screening to the door?
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How to handle plumbing and other services during a pandemic
May 28, 2020 6:30 AM - Some of us can work remotely, but what about workers who perform their jobs in our homes, such as plumbers, housekeepers, electricians or repair technicians -- many of whom count on individual appointments, rather than a fixed salary, for their livelihoods?
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As demand soars, stand-alone freezers are hot items
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