Articles filed under Home Improvement
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7 things to do when there's nothing to doMar 18, 2020 11:00 pm - With live theater gone dark, restaurant dining rooms closed and malls temporarily shuttered, we all have time on our hands but few options to entertain ourselves. Excep...
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Annual contest transforms an old bathtub to new showerMar 15, 2020 7:00 am - Many aging suburban homeowners are finding it harder and harder to get in and out of their bathtubs. Even more people lack the time or inclination to enjoy a lengthy soa...
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Recipe for a dream kitchenMar 15, 2020 7:00 am - As co-founder and senior vice president of design for the luxury fittings brand Waterworks, Barbara Sallick is responsible for some of the most beautiful faucets in the ...
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Revived Exteriors offers virtual consultationsMar 12, 2020 11:00 pm - In light of the recent concerns of the Coronavirus, service companies who have modeled their entire business around physically meeting with their clients are coming to a...
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Smart devices are transforming the bathroom experienceMar 07, 2020 6:00 am - One of the last places you might expect to talk to Alexa is the bathroom. And yet this most private of rooms is becoming smarter, with everything from voice-activated mi...
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How to select an quiet, efficient dishwasherMar 07, 2020 5:00 am - Q: My old dishwasher is noisy and has only two cleaning cycles. Which options and features are important when selecting a modern, more efficient dishwasher? A: Today, ev...
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Daily Herald, Garage Store contest kicks off for 2020Mar 06, 2020 6:00 am - Drive down the street of your average neighborhood, gazing into garages as you pass and you will likely see that even those that are able to accommodate a car or two are...
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Tackle these tasks to ensure a better-looking yard this summerMar 01, 2020 6:00 am - We may be in the thick of winter, but here's a warm and welcoming thought: It won't be long before the flowers begin budding, trees start blooming, and the grass goes in...
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Some swear by air purifiers, but do they work?Feb 29, 2020 6:00 am - Pat yourself on the back if you've sealed your home for energy efficiency. Keeping drafts out is a money-saving move. The hitch? A tightly sealed home may also trap in p...
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Five home improvements that may not pay off when you sellFeb 23, 2020 6:00 am - You spent the holidays binging on HGTV, and now visions of shiplap accent walls and free-standing soaking tubs are dancing through your head. Don't let your desire to up...