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Marie Kondo's Netflix series inspires a national decluttering frenzy
Jan 13, 2019 8:44 AM - It's no accident that Netflix released the eight-part "Tidying Up With Marie Kondo," on New Year's Day. Although resolving to clean up is a typical resolution, there is rarely something as motivating as a reality makeover show that's not about weird hoarders. -
Put fresh air into your home
Jan 13, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. We made efficiency improvements to our home over the years, but the indoor air often gets stale now. Without negating all our efficiency investments, what ways can we get more fresh air indoors?
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Summery feeling, and you could see a hawk, at Schaumburg lake home show
Jan 13, 2019 4:24 PM - The weekend's snowstorm served as a not-so-subtle reminder that summer is still a long way off, but hundreds of subarbanites couldn't help but think of higher temperatures, green grass and long, sunny days outdoots when they visited the Lake Home & Cabin Show at the Schaumburg Convention Center. -
How to silence a rattling headboardJan 12, 2019 6:00 AM - Q, We are at a loss. Every bed in our house has a headboard, and they all make noise when someone tosses in bed. We tried putting rubber wedges between each bed and headboard connection, but the noise persists. Other than attaching the headboards to the wall, is there a magic way to get a solid connection that will not rattle with every move?
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Learn about creating a "granny flat"Jan 10, 2019 12:07 PM - A "Granny Flat Academy" program about adding a second unit on homes for parents, children or others will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at the Lake County Central Permit Facility in Libertyville.
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Palatine library book discussion about declutteringJan 6, 2019 5:46 PM - The Palatine Public Library District will host an adult non-fiction book discussion featuring "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing."
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Remodeling remains hot, even as homeowners stay put
Jan 5, 2019 6:00 AM - Results of HomeAdvisor's 2018 True Cost Survey reveal that homeowners are opting to remodel versus sell and move: Over 80 percent say they plan to remain in their existing homes, and half of all respondents are thinking about making improvements. -
Preparing for a big freeze
Jan 4, 2019 6:24 AM - The best tip for buying a portable home generator: Don't wait until the lights go out. Whether you live in a place at the mercy of snowstorms, hurricanes, heat waves or an outdated electric grid, a power outage can range from an annoyance to life-threatening. -
Four suburban homeowners win room makeoversDec 2, 2018 6:00 AM - The Daily Herald's Room For Living room-makeover contest drew entries from nearly 280 readers this year, our highest turnout yet. We profiled 15 finalists in makeover design suggestions from our sponsors -- and each of those winners will receive a $25 gift card from contest sponsor Treetime Christmas Creations in Lake Barrington. Four finalists were chosen as prize-package winners:
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