Articles filed under Home Improvement
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West Aurora Habitat ReStore to hold Black Friday, Small Business Saturday sales
Nov 24, 2020 11:32 PM - Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity's west Aurora ReStore, 2302 W. Indian Trail in Aurora, will hold Black Friday and Small Business Saturday sales Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27-28. -
Nothing lasts forever: When to replace household items
Nov 15, 2020 7:00 AM - Savvy homeowners replace common household items in a timely fashion. But staying on top of such duties is no small feat.
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Cozy room is ready to be decorated for Christmas
Nov 15, 2020 6:00 AM - The beautiful fireplace in Mary Kennedy's Hoffman Estates home is perfect for holiday decorating. -
Family gatherings are a joy over the holidays
Nov 15, 2020 6:00 AM - Melissa Boelens of Hoffman Estates would like to update her living room to host family gatherings. -
Family needs to punch up their entryway
Nov 15, 2020 6:00 AM - Ryan Blackman of Buffalo Grove would like to add some new furniture and decor to his front room. -
How to protect kids by securing furniture and TVs
Nov 13, 2020 8:18 AM - According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a child in the United States is injured in a television or furniture tip-over incident about 43 minutes. Tip-over incidents are preventable. -
Insulating shades are less costly alternative to window replacement
Nov 7, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: When it is cold, especially at night, it feels chilly sitting near windows. My budget will not allow for efficient replacement windows. Are insulating window shades a good option? Can I make some myself?
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Many families reimagine their homes during pandemic
Nov 1, 2020 8:00 AM - When COVID-19 struck earlier this year, college students and even some young professionals living in large cities moved home with their parents and, in other cases, families brought their elderly loved ones home from the senior communities, trying to keep everyone healthy and safe. -
South Elgin family parks in the winner's seat
Oct 30, 2020 6:24 AM - Theresa and Billy Miller of South Elgin are elated about the improved garage they now enjoy thanks to an annual contest, sponsored by Garage Store in East Dundee and The Daily Herald. -
People investing in their homes during this pandemic year
Oct 30, 2020 6:31 AM - Now that the weather is turning colder, it's getting dark earlier and people are retreating indoors to escape both the weather and COVID-19, they are turning a critical eye to the insides of their homes. The Daily Herald will help to winners with this task in its annual Room for Living contest.
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