Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Outdoor automation helps manage your yardJun 12, 2020 7:00 am - Smart home technology doesn't have to be limited to the boundaries of your interior living space. Today, you can automate tasks and easily control key security and enter...
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There are alternatives to the traditional screen doorJun 06, 2020 6:00 am - Q: We want ventilation during mild weather and more light from our front door but don't like the appearance of screen doors. What are other options to add screening to t...
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How to handle plumbing and other services during a pandemicMay 23, 2020 7:00 am - Routines have been upended as the world reels from the coronavirus pandemic. Gatherings are canceled, businesses are shuttered and people are encouraged to stay home as ...
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As demand soars, stand-alone freezers are hot itemsMay 21, 2020 11:00 pm - At the end of March, President Donald Trump announced the extension of social distancing guidelines for another month — and set off a national scramble for stand-alone f...
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Get a floor with more: When it's time to remodel, think with your feet firstMay 16, 2020 7:00 am - Want to dramatically reinvent your living space and prioritize the remodeling projects on your to-do list? Don't think top-down; think bottom-up by devoting dollars to n...
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Looking to automate your house? Start small with basic smart home devicesMay 09, 2020 7:00 am - Dreaming of a domicile with state-of-the-art technology and futuristic features that will make your neighbors jealous? Truth is, you don't need NASA's budget or know-how...
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Get the most bang for your buck with outdoor home projectsMay 03, 2020 7:00 am - Get the most bang for your buck with outdoor home projects
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A lesson in building a backyard retaining wallMay 02, 2020 7:00 am - Flat, even landscapes are often coveted in backyards. However, flat backyards are not always found. Fortunately, varied terrain does not mean certain landscaping plans a...
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Battery-powered lawn mowers are superior to gas modelsMay 02, 2020 6:00 am - Q: My gas lawn mower just died, so I might try a cordless battery-powered one this time. What factors should I consider and can one cut a normal-sized residential yard? ...
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Seven considerations for a shedMay 01, 2020 6:00 am - Backyard sheds can be useful assets. They are ideal for housing mowers, tools and even pool-care equipment. But they can be put to other uses as well, such as being key ...