Articles filed under Home Improvement
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To add warmth inside, rely on the great outdoorsJan 26, 2019 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — When Jim and Jennifer Sergent bought their home in suburban Arlington, Virginia, two years ago, they appreciated its modern look — the exposed wood beams an...
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Small touches create a great master bathroomJan 20, 2019 5:00 am - It's easy to design a gorgeous master bathroom if you have a huge budget. But with the right choices, says interior designer Gabriel Anderson, you can have an exceptiona...
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Marie Kondo's Netflix series inspires a national decluttering frenzyJan 13, 2019 6:00 am - Americans woke up on New Year's Day, bloated in body and soul, and stumbled out of bed to survey their overstuffed post-holiday homes. It's no accident that was the day ...
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Put fresh air into your homeJan 13, 2019 5:00 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...
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Summery feeling, and you could see a hawk, at Schaumburg lake home showJan 13, 2019 12:00 am - The weekend's snowstorm served as a not-so-subtle reminder that summer is still a long way off, but hundreds of suburbanites couldn't help but think of higher temperatur...
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How to silence a rattling headboardJan 12, 2019 5:00 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 head...
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Learn about creating a "granny flat"Jan 10, 2019 12:00 am - 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 Count...
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Palatine library book discussion about declutteringJan 06, 2019 12:00 am - The Palatine Public Library District will host a free adult nonfiction book discussion featuring "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering...
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Remodeling remains hot, even as homeowners stay putJan 05, 2019 5:00 am - Years ago, many homeowners would often embark on ambitious renovation projects with the primary goal of increasing resale value and unloading their properties. But today...
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Preparing for a big freezeJan 04, 2019 5:00 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 ...