Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Home-security systems aren't just for the wealthyAug 04, 2018 6:00 am - In 2016, there were an estimated 1.05 million home burglaries in the United States, according to FBI data. That means there's a burglary about every 30 seconds. These nu...
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Ways to deal with dreaded marks on painted wallsAug 03, 2018 6:00 am - The thing that my decorating clients worry most about when they move into their newly redone apartments or homes is damage to their pristine painted walls. Although move...
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Steam features are hot in home appliancesJul 27, 2018 6:00 am - What is hot in home appliances these days? That's a steamy story, say industry watchers. Across several categories - cookery, cleaning and personal care - steam features...
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Master bath gets overdue upgradeJul 22, 2018 1:00 am - Brenda Skittone, a sales clerk for a Carpentersville manufacturing company, significantly upgraded her 1960s Elk Grove Village home when she won the third annual Bath Pl...
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Six bathroom trends to consider — and two trends to avoidJul 14, 2018 6:00 am - The best part of renovating a bathroom? Picking out the colors, finishes, patterns and shapes of everything from the flooring to the drawer pulls. Adding to the exciteme...
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Governor's Mansion has new missionJul 08, 2018 6:00 am - Bicentennial renovation enhances tours, 'visitor experience'
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Beer Can BBQ ChickenJul 07, 2018 7:00 am - Directions: 8-24 hours for brine, 25 minutes for prep, 1 hour and 15 minutes for cooking, 10 minutes to let the meat rest. FOR THE BRINE 1 cup of water º cup of salt º c...
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The smart grill (or smoker!)Jul 07, 2018 6:00 am - Remember when grilling a steak meant throwing some charcoal into a no-frills barbecue, splashing lighter fluid on top, and not taking your eyes off the food and the flam...
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Reducing attic heat with soffit and ridge ventsJul 07, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I opened the attic access panel in my closet to get a box and the heat was intense. There is attic insulation so is this increasing our cooling costs? If so, how can ...
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Professional kitchens for the home cookJun 29, 2018 6:00 am - Avid home cooks often want to outfit their kitchens with the kind of high-end appliances and gear used by professional chefs. There's that aspirational notion that someh...