Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Author Dana K. White shares her tips for an organized houseFeb 04, 2017 6:12 am - Dana K. White is a blogger, podcaster, speaker and decluttering expert. In an attempt to get her home under control, Dana started blogging at ASlobComesClean.com. Her bo...
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Renovation transforms drab midcentury house into a 'magic box'Feb 03, 2017 5:00 am - It's a dab of color on a wooded lot — a two-story house that brings the outdoors inside yet creates privacy. Before, it was a one-story midcentury house with no distingu...
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What to know before installing a smart thermostatJan 22, 2017 5:00 am - So-called smart thermostats are becoming more and more common. While there is no consensus on what exactly makes a thermostat "smart," homeowners should look for two key...
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Are evaporative cooling units right for your home?Jan 15, 2017 5:00 am - While winter might not be the natural time to consider your air conditioning options, the off-season is the most budget-friendly time. For many, air conditioning means e...
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Myths surround Arctic Circle's famed 'doomsday' seed vaultJan 08, 2017 5:00 am - The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is not exactly at the North Pole, but it's nearer to it than just about anywhere else, and well inside the Arctic Circle on the Norwegian ...
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The toys of fall and winterJan 08, 2017 5:00 am - If you got caught without the right equipment for the recent snowfall, or yours gave up its last breath this season, never fear. It's not too late to add equipment to yo...
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Electric infloor heating vs. forced air heating systemsJan 08, 2017 5:00 am - Q. We are adding a family room and a bedroom to our house. We are considering electric radiant infloor heating. Is it costly to operate and does it work well with carpet...
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DIY furnace and fireplace checklistJan 07, 2017 5:00 am - Not everything has to be left to the pros. Homeowners can take a few simple preventive maintenance steps themselves throughout the year to better safeguard their HVAC sy...
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Freebie treasures: finding beauty and value in repurposingJan 04, 2017 5:00 am - AUGUSTA, Maine - OK, I admit it. I pick up castoff gloves I find along the side of the road. You never know: These gloves that have blown out of the backs of pickup truc...
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New Year's Resolutions for the HomeJan 01, 2017 6:00 am - The start of a new year usually encourages us to make New Year's Resolutions about how we are going to improve ourselves in the coming year - lose weight, get fit, get o...