Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Owner of Julia Child's D.C. home to make it sparkle againApr 26, 2019 6:00 am - Rory Veevers-Carter unlocks the front door to his new home on Olive Street, a door so battered that the idea of locking it in the first place seems beside the point. Ins...
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Pendulum swings back to less expensive countersApr 19, 2019 7:00 am - The phrase “laminate countertop” usually elicits a look of distaste. A wrinkled nose, maybe a brief sigh and then the phrase, “Too bad it's not real stone.” For people ...
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Did your home's exterior take a beating over the winter?Apr 14, 2019 7:00 am - From blizzards to arctic cold blasts, Jack Frost is known for delivering some harsh seasonal punishment. But it's after he moves on and warmer temperatures begin setting...
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Six dream-worthy innovations for the kitchenApr 11, 2019 11:00 pm - Whether you've come into a few extra bucks or been saving for a while, now's the time to indulge in that special kitchen something that makes your heart go into overdriv...
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Pergolas: Ancient garden structures are getting updatedApr 07, 2019 7:00 am - Pergolas have been part of home gardens for a long time, but they're getting some modern upgrades because of trends toward backyard sanctuaries and entertaining. Histori...
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Did you freeze through this bitter winter?Apr 06, 2019 6:00 am - We just suffered through a shockingly cold and windy winter and if you weren't as snug and warm in your home as you wanted to be those terrible days and nights, it is pr...
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Is your kitchen-sink disposal environmentally friendly?Mar 30, 2019 7:00 am - If you're trying to be more eco-friendly at home, should you use your kitchen garbage disposal? It depends. "Keep in mind that when food is added to the wastewater syste...
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From closets to cooktops, tech aims to bring efficiency homeMar 23, 2019 7:00 am - LAS VEGAS — Closets that freshen clothes, cooktops that won't let pots boil over, faucets told to dispense just enough water to fill the coffee maker. Wherever one looke...
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Roselle's Woodland Windows and Doors marks 50th yearMar 23, 2019 6:00 am - Roselle's Woodland Windows and Doors marks 50th year
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Enter to win; vote to winMar 23, 2019 6:00 am - Woodland Windows and Door will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. Prior to the official celebration, Woodlan...