Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Pandemic inspires a clean-out of American homes
Aug 8, 2020 7:00 AM - Not since the January 2019 purging tsunami inspired by Marie Kondo's tidying Netflix series have Americans been so inspired to edit the junk out of their homes. But, this time, amid stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines, our options for getting rid of that junk are limited.
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A solar oven is a fun project to try at home
Aug 1, 2020 6:00 AM - It is possible to cook almost anything in a solar oven. Millions, if not billions, of people around the world use solar ovens exclusively because they have no other fuel source.
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Nine suggestions to improve your outdoor space
Jul 10, 2020 6:18 AM - Whether you have a backyard big enough for socially distanced entertaining, or even a stoop, balcony, patio or corner lot, you can upgrade your outdoor space to make it somewhere to visit. -
Making the most of your outdoor space, no matter how small
Jul 5, 2020 7:00 AM - Now that summer's here, why not give the same mini-makeover to backyards and outdoor spaces? You'll feel less cooped up if you bring some indoor style outside, even if it's just to a tiny balcony or front porch. -
A portable air conditioner can save money
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Touchless tech to the rescue
Jul 4, 2020 6:00 AM - Fears of COVID-19 have kept millions of Americans indoors and socially distant over the past several months. But while sequestering at home decreases your risk of contact with others and acquiring coronavirus, staying behind closed doors isn't foolproof. -
Millennial Money: How to plan and budget for DIY goals now
Jun 28, 2020 6:12 AM - Although now might seem like the perfect time for DIY home improvement, be sure to consider our new reality. Plan the project's size, type and budget to fit current circumstances.
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Why it's time to consider a smart lock
Jun 27, 2020 7:00 AM - In this brave new era of social distancing and sheltering at home, safety and security are increasingly on the minds of homeowners -- and for good reason. We're trying to limit the number of dirty surfaces we touch. And our partners and children are working, studying and spending more time at home, which can be concerning if we can't be present with them. -
Check out these apps if you're considering home automation
Jun 20, 2020 6:00 AM - Have you ever left home in the morning then turned back around to make sure you unplugged your flat iron? Don't you wish there was an app for that? Luckily, there is. -
Lawsuit accuses 'Windy City Rehab' stars of fraud
Jun 17, 2020 3:46 PM - A North suburban man and his family who say they invested $3 million in projects featured on the HGTV reality series "Windy City Rehab" are suing stars Alison Victoria Gramenos and Donovan Eckhardt, accusing them of running "a deliberate and fraudulent scheme to misappropriate funds."
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