Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Advantages of natural lightJun 02, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I like natural light and thought I could save some electricity on lighting by installing a skylight or tubular skylight. Which type is better? A. Although the amount...
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Fashion-forward tile making an impression on walls, floorsJun 01, 2018 6:00 am - One of the oldest materials in home design is now trending like a hot newcomer. Home improvement magazines, design blogs and home renovation stores are featuring tile fo...
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Picking the wrong plants ensures your plans are flawedMay 27, 2018 7:00 am - The difference between winter and summer is not just a lack or an abundance of sun and warmth, but also the lush, colorful leaves and beautiful flowers that abound in th...
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Shade needed for rooftop anniversary partyMay 27, 2018 6:00 am - Our condo's rooftop deck is the quandary and we will celebrate the 50-year anniversary of nursing here! I know how to garden but it's very sunny up here. What can we do ...
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Family has a solid foundationMay 27, 2018 6:00 am - I would like to win so I can maximize the use of our small yard to entertain our family this summer - and many more to come! Design by Lurvey Garden Center Expe...
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Is it time to harvest your home's value?May 27, 2018 1:05 am - Homeowners might be feeling richer lately, and it's not necessarily because the recent tax cut has left more dollars in their paychecks. Rising home values are creating ...
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Annual 'Painted Ladies' contest seeks applicantsMay 23, 2018 11:00 pm - The Chicago Paint and Coatings Association is kicking off the 32nd annual "Chicago Finest Painted Ladies and Her Court Competition," a beauty contest for homes and busin...
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Annual 'Painted Ladies' contest seeks applicantsMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - The Chicago Paint and Coatings Association is kicking off the 32nd annual "Chicago Finest Painted Ladies and Her Court Competition," a beauty contest for homes and busin...
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Place needed to go outside and enjoy natureMay 20, 2018 6:00 am - I want to do something special for my best friend who has been there for my kids and I. He has COPD and he loves the outdoors but can't get out much. I would love to mak...
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Sad, dreary deck needs a bright futureMay 20, 2018 6:00 am - Our deck is sad, unused, dreary and empty. Our deck furniture was more than 30 years old and slowly fell apart, piece by piece. The deck itself is large, open and airy. ...