Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Do license agencies protect consumersApr 05, 2024 6:34 pm - License agencies are only as effective in protecting consumers as the people who run them.
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Another complaint against home inspectorsApr 02, 2024 6:07 pm - What’s the value of a home inspection, especially if you had a bad experience?
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To permit or not to permitMar 19, 2024 7:18 pm - Skipping the building permit process when remodeling can cause additional expenses and headaches down the road.
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Who should attend the home inspectionMar 05, 2024 8:12 pm - Buyers have some control over who attends the inspection for a home they are in the process of buying.
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DIY exterior storm windowsMar 13, 2024 8:12 pm - DIY storm windows can help but are not a substitute for repairing or replacing existing leaky windows.
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Whole-house surge suppressor protects electronics, appliancesMar 13, 2024 8:03 pm - Whole-house surge protection is a good idea not just for electronics but also for modern appliances that have electronic components.
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Trying to decipher an inspection reportMar 05, 2024 7:58 pm - Buyers grow concerned over house sale after Inspector says roof is “near the end of its functional life.”
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Home repair scams, ID theft top list of consumer complaints, AG saysMar 05, 2024 5:00 pm - Was there something dubious about the amazing deal on hail damage repairs that fast-talking salesperson recently offered? Your suspicions could be justified, Illinois Att...
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When is a basement a legal bedroom?Feb 27, 2024 1:01 pm - When is a basement just a basement — and not a taxable extra bedroom? What are the window requirements? Does it matter if there’s a closet?
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Plumber challenges home inspectorFeb 05, 2024 1:55 pm - Your plumber says he found code violations with gas and water lines. How can you tell if he’s right or just upselling?