Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Woodland Windows and Doors to host fall open house Oct. 5Sep 18, 2019 11:00 pm - Woodland Windows and Doors, 25W355 Lake St. in Roselle, is celebrating 50 years of serving the Chicago area. They invite the community to a fall open house from 10 a.m....
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Eliminating green mold from concrete stepsSep 15, 2019 6:00 am - Q. The concrete steps at my house are moldy and kind of green on the risers, except where I applied a concrete sealer. I did it badly, so you can see areas that look lik...
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Wouldn't more shade be so coolSep 14, 2019 7:00 am - As summer transitions into autumn, there's still some time left to enjoy outdoor time on your deck or patio. And while this summer's outdoor experiences are fresh on you...
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Arlington Heights family wins Ugly Door ContestSep 08, 2019 6:00 am - Bob and Mary Beckman of Arlington Heights are the proud winners of a beautiful new front door with sidelight panels, thanks to a contest held by Woodland Windows and Doo...
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Countertop appliances vs. large oven and rangeSep 07, 2019 6:00 am - Q. I prefer to use the kitchen range and oven for cooking, but I've heard it is more efficient to use small countertop appliances. Is this true and is there a simple way...
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The best eco-friendly containers to save you from Sad Desk Lunch syndromeAug 28, 2019 6:00 am - My earliest memories of a packed lunch come courtesy of a precocious badger who was a very picky eater. In the classic 1960 children's book “Bread and Jam for Frances,” ...
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Expert tips for updating your front doorAug 18, 2019 7:00 am - How great would it be if you could just pop out your old front door, Lego-style, and replace it with a new one? In one bold move, you could change the look of your house...
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Planning a renovation? How to get your home readyAug 16, 2019 6:00 am - Prepping your home for a major renovation means more than just draping old sheets over the furniture. Your goal should be to keep the contents of each room intact when t...
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How to keep project costs to a minimumAug 10, 2019 6:00 am - Despite what you see on TV, remodeling can get expensive. Follow these
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Upgraded amenities homebuyers look forAug 09, 2019 7:00 am - With homes selling for top dollar in many markets lately, some sellers may question the decision to spiff up their abodes above and beyond “as is” condition. Truth is, h...