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Cheryl Dangel Cullen is an expert in home improvement and contributes to Better Homes & Gardens’ Remodel, Ideal Living and ACE HomePlace magazines. She is a columnist for Chicago’s SouthtownStar and has authored 15 books on graphic/interior design.

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Holiday gift idea: A bedroom makeover teenage girls will love

Struggling with what to give a teenage girl on your gift list? This holiday season consider giving the gift of a bedroom makeover. Seventeen...
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Spike Carlsen gives tips to weatherize your home and save money

Perhaps you haven't gotten around to home weatherization yet; or perhaps you have, but haven't seen the desired results. Either way, there is still...
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How to make a designer-style project table or craft table for less than $150

If you are a sewing enthusiast, crafter or scrapbooker, you need a space to spread out your projects without having to move them from the dinner table...
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Update the look of your bathroom mirror in minutes

Next to paint, one of the most inexpensive, high-impact changes a homeowner can make to bring some wow-factor to a bathroom is adding a frame to their...
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October is Energy Awareness Month: Here are tips to lower your energy bills

October is the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Awareness Month so what better time than now to review the areas in your home where you could save...
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How can you save water each time you flush?

Everyone is looking to cut their costs. One way to cut costs is to cut the amount of water you use. High-efficiency toilets that use just 1.28 gallons...
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Journalist and editor Ed Zotti chronicles the trials of being an urban rehabber in Chicago

New in paperback from Ed Zotti, longtime editor of the nationally syndicated column “The Straight Dope” comes THE BARN HOUSE: Confessions...
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Extend the season for outdoor entertaining with deck or patio appliances

Labor Day officially marked the transition from summer to fall but that doesn’t mean it is time to pack up your grill and patio...
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Home Improvement 101: How to repair a hole in drywall

How you repair a hole in drywall or wallboard will depend upon the size of the hole. If the hole is small, like one made by a picture hanger, you can...
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Secure sliding glass windows with adjustable window and patio door lock and alarm

Secure the sliding glass windows and patio doors in your home with the affordable and easy to use “Window Bar” from Master Lock. Did you...
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