Lifestyle Stories from July 6, 2012 (Change date)
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What to do when sellers unwilling to repair foundationJul 06, 2012 5:30 am - Q. We are in escrow on a house, and the sellers’ disclosure statement listed no defects. But our home inspector found major foundation and drainage problems, and the con...
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Looking at real estate’s history around the nation’s ‘birthday’Jul 06, 2012 5:30 am - With the celebration of Independence Day this week, it’s a good time to think about the way U.S. real estate has evolved through the centuries. Q. How was property bough...
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Government agencies try to get mortgage spigots openJul 06, 2012 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — Two federal agencies with far-reaching influence over the mortgage market are working on a problem that could affect the ability of many people to obtain a ...
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Make your fireplace mantel a hot focal pointJul 13, 2012 6:52 pm - As the unrivaled focal point in a room, your fireplace mantel is the star of the show. So it’s fun to give this all-important spot a new look every so often. Here are th...
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Monitor garden's water needs in hot, dry weatherJul 11, 2012 3:40 am - If hot and dry weather persists, monitor your garden's water needs. How much you should water will depend on a variety of factors such as the soil, types of plants, weat...
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Jazz up that plain old concrete with these ideasJul 06, 2012 4:40 am - Plans “set in concrete” are considered pretty permanent. That’s because concrete is pretty tough stuff. Standard concrete is smooth and gray, but it doesn’t have to be....
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