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Income tax credit may pay for home upgrades
Apr 23, 2023 6:00 AM - Homeowners who suffered from cold air-leak through failing windows and doors this past winter should consider replacing them this calendar year because a federal government tax credit is being offered once again. -
Todays doors and windows are energy efficient
Jun 25, 2022 7:00 AM - Leave it to a hot summer like this one (or a cold winter, for that matter) to teach all of us the importance of keeping our homes comfortable. The latest improvement in energy efficiency are windows and doors that have integral blinds and shades between the panes of glass, said Iver Johnson Sr., owner of American Thermal Window of Chicago and Sahara Window and Doors of Niles (formerly of Mount Prospect). -
Pandemic sparks host of home upgrades
Apr 23, 2022 7:00 AM - More Chicago area residents are now permanently working from home, so they are choosing to upgrade their windows and doors to improve ventilation for better health, upgrade home security and modernize the look of their homes, said Iver Johnson Sr., owner of American Thermal Window of Chicago and Sahara Window and Doors of Niles. -
Spring yard and garden prep for plant health
Apr 10, 2022 7:00 AM - By mid-April, frost is out of the ground and soil temperatures are warming, and trees and shrubs are starting to bud. This is the time to clean tools and prune, amend the garden soils, divide perennials, work the lawn and clean your garden containers. -
Window, door upgrades are in season
Sep 18, 2021 6:00 AM - The next time you decide to replace windows and doors in your home, you might want to consider purchasing a relatively new type of product -- double-paned windows and doors that have shades between the panes of glass where they remain clean and out of the reach of pets, children and careless adults. -
Ready or not, mum season is upon us
Sep 12, 2021 7:00 AM - As the days get shorter and kids go back to school, the start of cool evenings bring thoughts of nostalgia and comfort. The leaves have not started to change yet, but along with the buzz of pumpkin-flavored items coming back to stores, people are thinking about refreshing their gardens with fall plants, and dare I say it? MUMS! -
Outdoor improvements for more fun in the sun
Jul 8, 2021 7:00 AM - There are many ways to keep your outdoor space exciting and welcoming. For those still needing to add a punch to their landscapes, find inspiration and ideas at the Lurvey Garden Center in Des Plaines. -
Installation important with windows, doors
Jun 12, 2021 6:00 AM - Homeowners shopping for replacement windows and doors need to do their homework before choosing someone to supply those new windows and doors and then install them. You want to choose a company that makes sure your improvement project is completed to expectation, said Iver Johnson Sr., owner of American Thermal Window of Chicago and Sahara Window and Doors of Niles -
Why furniture is in high demand
Jun 4, 2021 12:10 PM - Those in the market for virtually any style of home furniture -- contemporary, traditional, rustic, modern and even outdoor furniture -- as well as mattresses -- can invariably find it in the new 40,000-square-foot Sell A Cow Furniture showroom at 801 E. Park Ave. in Libertyville. -
Save money with a window, door replacement
Apr 17, 2021 7:00 AM - Chicagoans and those in its suburbs spent 2020 sprucing up their homes and yards because that is where they spent the vast majority of their time. Because of the pandemic, they were unable to spend disposable income on vacations, concerts and other activities they would have done normally.
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