Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Sad, dreary deck needs a bright futureMay 20, 2018 6:00 am - Our deck is sad, unused, dreary and empty. Our deck furniture was more than 30 years old and slowly fell apart, piece by piece. The deck itself is large, open and airy. ...
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Yard is uninviting with broken, aging chairsMay 20, 2018 6:00 am - I'd love to win because I love to be outdoors with my family and friends. But right now our yard is so uninviting. We have two broken outdoor dining chairs, an old ruste...
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Major renovation awaits Frank Lloyd Wright masterpieceMay 13, 2018 6:00 am - Anyone who has studied Frank Lloyd Wright knows he was his own biggest fan. So the fact that he purportedly told people that the Frederick C. Robie House he built in Hyd...
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Sick of all-white kitchens?May 12, 2018 6:00 am - Six ways to spice things up
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Ten secrets to saving on appliancesMay 09, 2018 11:00 pm - It's no secret a kitchen appliance is a major purchase. So you might be surprised to learn some of these clever money-saving tips from industry insiders. • Don't focus o...
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Why you need a new or refurbished deck and how to plan for oneMay 05, 2018 6:00 am - It's more than a home base for your grill and garden hose. It's beyond an elevated stage for eating and entertaining. It's a principal platform for al fresco enjoyment a...
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DIY steps to improve air conditioner efficiencyMay 05, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I have my central air conditioner and furnace serviced every several years to keep them running efficiently. Is there anything I can do to the air conditioner myself ...
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Find a go-to handy guy or galApr 21, 2018 6:00 am - Disasters always happen at the most inopportune moments; a pipe bursts while you're on vacation or the heat goes out in the middle of winter. Unfortunately, many of us w...
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Batch solar system can help cut water heating costs from teens' long showersApr 14, 2018 6:00 am - Q. We have teenage daughters who take long showers. Our water heating costs are sky high. We are on a tight budget, but want to use some solar water heating. Is there a ...
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First impressions are important in lifeApr 07, 2018 6:00 am - Many people liken the front door and accompanying side panels as a home's "face." It gives both visitors and passers-by their first impression of the house and gives one...