Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Too many roof vents can disrupt proper air flowOct 04, 2012 12:37 pm - Q. I recently had a new roof installed and the roofers included a ridge vent at the peak of the roof. Now I understand a ridge vent should not have been installed becaus...
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How to insulate rim joistsJun 28, 2013 10:52 am - Q. What are rim joists, and how do you insulate them? Our home was recently inspected and the buyer asked that we pay for the repairs. Is this something I can do myself?...
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Confusion over tripped breakersJul 26, 2013 12:26 pm - Q. I was having trouble with a garbage disposal that was jammed and would not come on. I checked the breaker in the electric panel and it was off. I reset the breaker an...
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How to stage your house for saleMar 25, 2012 12:28 am - Are you one of the millions of people planning or trying to sell your home? Have you wondered how you could make your house more appealing than the other houses down the...
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Not everyone should ‘audit’ their house for energy leaksMar 20, 2012 12:12 pm - Green. It’s the color of trees and money. And sometimes, being environmentally conscious costs more money than it should. Experts recommend having an energy audit, an in...
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Attics that are open to the garage pose problemsMar 19, 2012 6:01 am - Q. I am taking advantage of the unusual February weather in Vermont to go house hunting. I've seen several 1950s-era ranches with attached garages. What baffles me is t...
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Concrete, asphalt each have their advantages for drivewaysMar 20, 2012 12:18 pm - If a driveway is in need of repair or replacement, homeowners often must choose between asphalt or concrete. Some high-end driveways are brick, often with eye-catching p...
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Ask the plumber: Buy whole-house or point-of-use water filter?Mar 18, 2012 2:16 am - Q. I’m on city water and happy with our water. But, I also want to cut down on my bottled-water use and would like to install a water filter to fill my own bottles. I ha...
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How to improve your landscape before sellingMar 20, 2012 1:20 pm - Selling a house is seldom easy, and homeowners are often willing to do whatever it takes to make their home more attractive to prospective buyers. One of the areas selle...
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’80s living room fast-forwards into modern havenMar 20, 2012 1:18 pm - Leg warmers and toe socks might be making a comeback, but when it comes to interior design, the 1980s should be banished forever. Nikki and Peter purchased their home fr...