Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Some young homebuyers are still willing to renovateApr 02, 2017 6:00 am - Talk to almost any real estate agent and they will tell you "sweat equity" is dead when it comes to millennials. "Fixer-upper houses" now seem to be the exclusive purvie...
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Rolling shutters can protect windows and glass doorsApr 02, 2017 6:00 am - Q. I want a strong window shutter for security and storms, but I don't want it to block my outdoor view. Is a rolling shutter strong enough and will it improve the effic...
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3 things you need to know if your basement is floodedMar 30, 2017 1:00 am - Your basement is full of water that not only ruined your carpet but could be polluted with harmful bacteria. What's your next move? Put safety first. There's always...
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Garage trend? Think versatility, not parkingMar 26, 2017 6:00 am - The American garage is world famous. But not necessarily for cars. Silicon Valley started in the Palo Alto, California, garage of the Packard family, where Hewlett-Packa...
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With rooftop decks, sky's the limit for outdoor entertainingMar 19, 2017 6:00 am - Backyards and balconies are great places to enjoy an al fresco meal or a sun bath, but to really elevate your outdoor lifestyle, consider going up. To the roof. Rooftop ...
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Even small animals part of home show at Kane County fairgroundsMar 18, 2017 1:00 am - The Chicago Home Show claims to have "All Your Home Improvement Needs Under One Roof." And Saturday that included tiny live animals called sugar bears being sold as pets...
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House flipping frenzy is back; but can you make money?Mar 12, 2017 7:16 am - If you're among the many people who watch television programs such as "Flip or Flop" or "Flipping the Block" and think you can become a master flipper yourself, you're n...
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Garage Store pros can help you reclaim your garageMar 12, 2017 7:00 am - This year Garage Store celebrates its 10th year of helping Chicagoans reclaim their garages and transform them into another "room" of their house. "It used to be that 60...
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Room for Living winners enjoy their makeoversMar 12, 2017 6:00 am - Three Daily Herald readers received big upgrades in their homes over the winter, thanks to the generous sponsors of our fall Room for Living contest. All had written in ...
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A frenzy for flipping: Advice for would-be real estate investorsMar 11, 2017 5:00 am - If you're among the many people who watch television programs such as "Flip or Flop" or "Flipping the Block" and think you can become a master flipper yourself, you're n...