Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Ikea 2016: Sunny with a chance of meatballsAug 02, 2015 6:00 am - The 2016 Ikea catalog has gone live online, but many customers still wait eagerly for their print copy. These are being mailed out starting July 25 and should arrive jus...
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Corroding chimney needs careAug 02, 2015 1:00 am - Q. We rent a 100-plus-year-old house from my mother-in-law. The house was originally heated with coal. A gas-fired hot water heating system was installed in the '60s. Th...
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Transforming basements into wine cellarsJul 31, 2015 5:00 am - When Madelyn Smith moved to her newly built house in McLean, Va., she knew she couldn't replicate the antique all-brick wine cellar tucked under a staircase in her previ...
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Outdoor makeover winners plan big changes, fun timesJul 26, 2015 6:00 am - Ask anyone who has ever won a contest and they will tell you that they entered on a whim, never expecting to win because "I never win anything!" That was certainly the c...
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Seven tips for a wonderful 'salon wall'Jul 25, 2015 7:00 am - Certain works of art stand alone. An Old Master painting deserves a wall of its own or an exalted space above the mantel. But other works of art increase their impact as...
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Easy and budget-friendly ways to add curb appealJul 23, 2015 6:00 am - Curb appeal can help a home get noticed in a bustling real estate market. Curb appeal also can contribute to the aesthetics of a neighborhood for residents who plan to s...
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Battling a wet basement from the insideJul 19, 2015 12:00 am - Leaky foundations are the bane of one's existence for a large number of homeowners. Whenever possible, the best way to cure the problem is from the outside. There are ti...
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Not every kitchen makeover needs to break the bankJul 19, 2015 12:00 am - Here's how to achieve a no-remodel remodel
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Beautiful ways to let in lightJul 12, 2015 7:00 am - Treat your windows to a stylish, functional upgrade
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Soffit and ridge vent combo provides best ventilationJul 12, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We live in the Chicago suburbs and are in need of a new roof. Our contractor recommended Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration Shingles and ridge vents. We also heard ...