Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Skylight, sky bright, first sky I see tonight
Nov 13, 2021 7:00 AM - No amount of artificial lumens you add to a room can substitute for the sun and its transformative natural light. So here's a bright idea that can illuminate a key living space: Add a skylight. -
My favorite project is the one I'm working on now
Nov 7, 2021 8:01 AM - To be truthful, whichever project I am working on is my favorite. I relish in the design process, therefore I am almost equally enamored with the process as much as the final product. -
Newest artificial fireplace logs have advantages over wood
Nov 6, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: I want to help the environment and use my fireplace more often but hate handling firewood. Is using commercial firelogs better than real wood and what types are best?
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Reduce risk of home fires this holiday seasonNov 1, 2021 7:00 AM - Fire safety bears special consideration during the holiday season, when the prevalence of fire hazards like Christmas trees, holiday lighting displays and other decorative items increase the risk for home fires.
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Built-in bookcases gain upper hand on shelving units
Oct 24, 2021 7:00 AM - People may be reading less nowadays, but that doesn't mean they don't need shelf space for books, decor, knickknacks and other accessories they like to store and display. -
Hearth & Home: Tops at making houses homey, inside and out
Oct 22, 2021 11:57 AM - One of the Northwest suburbs' premier fireplace, outdoor furniture and outdoor cooking/grilling appliances dealers is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Hearth & Home in Mount Prospect, which is owned by the O'Donnell family, has served several generations of families. -
Chances are your home's exterior needs attention
Oct 9, 2021 6:15 AM - Before the snow returns, take a closer look around your property; you'll likely find fresh flaws since your last inspection -- from damaged gutters to loose siding to missing roof shingles. -
Simple furnace maintenance you can do yourself
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CLC to show off nearly 5,000 new solar panels at Solar Tour on Saturday
Sep 23, 2021 5:30 AM - Visitors heading to College of Lake County's Grayslake campus as part of the Illinois Solar Tour on Saturday will get to see the nearly 5,000 solar panels the college has installed since December. -
What's the best lighting for a bathroom remodel?
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