Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Room for Living winners enjoying upgrades
Mar 29, 2020 9:56 AM - Three Daily Herald readers are "living the dream" since they received big upgrades to their residences over the winter. All had written in during our fall Room for Living contest and sent photos of "problem areas" within their homes. -
7 things to do when there's nothing to do
Mar 19, 2020 1:06 PM - Nothing to do now that theaters have gone dark and bars and restaurants are closed? Here are a few options to keep you busy at home. -
Recipe for a dream kitchen
Mar 15, 2020 7:00 AM - As co-founder and senior vice president of design for the luxury fittings brand Waterworks, Barbara Sallick is responsible for some of the most beautiful faucets in the business. For her latest book, "The Perfect Kitchen," she studied hundreds of photos from top designers to pinpoint the quality that makes a kitchen design resonate. -
Annual contest transforms an old bathtub to new shower
Mar 15, 2020 7:00 AM - Many aging suburban homeowners are finding it harder and harder to get in and out of their tubs. That is why the Daily Herald will once again team up with Streamwood-based Bath Planet of Chicagoland for the fifth annual Tub-to-Shower Transformation Sweepstakes. -
Revived Exteriors offers virtual consultationsMar 13, 2020 8:34 PM - In light of the recent concerns of the Coronavirus, service companies who have modeled their entire business around physically meeting with their clients are coming to a screeching halt. Revived Exteriors, a Chicago area contractor based out of Arlington Heights, is now providing roofing, siding, window, and gutter consultations virtually.
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Smart devices are transforming the bathroom experience
Mar 7, 2020 7:00 AM - One of the last places you might expect to talk to Alexa is the bathroom. And yet this most private of rooms is becoming smarter, with everything from voice-activated mirrors to aromatherapy shower heads. -
How to select an quiet, efficient dishwasher
Mar 7, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: My old dishwasher is noisy and has only two cleaning cycles. Which options and features are important when selecting a modern, more efficient dishwasher?
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Daily Herald, Garage Store contest kicks off for 2020
Mar 6, 2020 7:00 AM - For the seventh time since 2014, Garage Store of East Dundee and the Daily Herald will sponsor The Great Garage Giveaway contest, which launches today. All entries must be received by April 11 at events.dailyherald.com. Simply enter your name and ZIP code for a chance to win. -
Tackle these tasks to ensure a better-looking yard this summer
Mar 1, 2020 7:00 AM - We may be in the thick of winter, but here's a warm and welcoming thought: It won't be long before the flowers begin budding, trees start blooming, and the grass goes into a green-up mode. -
Some swear by air purifiers, but do they work?
Feb 29, 2020 7:00 AM - Pat yourself on the back if you've sealed your home for energy efficiency. Keeping drafts out is a money-saving move. The hitch? A tightly sealed home may also trap in pet dander, smoke, dust mites, mold and other nasties that can trigger respiratory issues. One possible solution: an air purifier. Based on manufacturers' estimates, about one in four U.S. households own a portable indoor air purifier, including those that come as part of a fan, says Perry Santanachote, home editor at Consumer Reports. That's not surprising. As indoor air quality becomes a concern for homeowners, manufacturers produce "remedies" for us to buy or, at minimum, buy into. The question is: Is an air purifier worth the investment?
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