Articles filed under Home Improvement
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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...
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Controlling room temperaturesAug 03, 2019 6:00 am - Q. We have central air-conditioning, but have a problem keeping all the rooms evenly cool. Someone is always too hot or too cool. What are some simple methods to balance...
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Contest improves life for ex-Navy Seal who lives in AddisonJul 29, 2019 1:00 am - Mandy Hagestedt, a barber and owner of a four-unit apartment building in Addison, was able to upgrade one of those units for a longtime tenant and Vietnam veteran when s...
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Outdoor kitchens keep evolvingJul 28, 2019 11:00 pm - Since the basic backyard barbecue began evolving into the outdoor kitchen, the trend has only grown. Some of today's outdoor cooking areas can seem almost like full kitc...
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Hoffman Estates nurse wins Get Your Summer On contestJul 28, 2019 6:00 am - Penny Kroes of Hoffman Estates, a nurse at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village, is the winner of the 2019 Daily Herald Get Your Summer On contest. She and her...
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The pros and cons of an open floor planJul 12, 2019 7:00 am - A casual, multifunctional space sounds like an enticing concept. With no walls separating the kitchen from the living and dining rooms, a space will look more expansive ...
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Window films can reduce your cooling billsJul 12, 2019 7:00 am - Q. My single-pane windows are still good, but much heat comes in during summer and it's chilly near them during winter. Would installing one of the newer year-round or h...
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Program makes solar energy more affordable for homeownersJul 08, 2019 1:00 am - Cook County is partnering with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association and the Citizens Utility Board to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for Chicago-ar...
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Elephant's Breath, LOL Yellow and Mizzle: How do paint companies name their hues?Jul 05, 2019 7:00 am - Several years ago, I painted a bathroom in my house a rich, smoky blue. Everyone who sees it asks for the color name. When I answer, “Benjamin Moore's Gentleman's Gray,”...