Real Estate
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Nutcrackers have been collected, handed down for decadesDec 06, 2015 6:22 am - Do an Internet search for the word "nutcracker," and you'll find as many results for the popular Tchaikovsky ballet as the decorative keepsake used to crack the hard she...
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Make the most of cabinet spaceDec 06, 2015 6:01 am - Cabinets are one of the top ticket items of remodeling, no matter how small your project. In order to calculate the budget for a kitchen or bathroom remodel, you need to...
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Many choices to make to finish a basementDec 06, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We live in Vermont and our house is built in a neighborhood that was once a gravel pit, so our basement is very dry. We have lived here for 27 years and store clothin...
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Underwater homes phasing outDec 05, 2015 12:01 am - One indication of an improving housing market is the dwindling number of underwater homes. Reports from several organizations now show a strong improvement in this area,...
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Vote determines election when term lengths differDec 05, 2015 12:00 am - Q. A board member in the first year of a two-year term resigned a few months before the annual meeting. That vacancy will be filled at the annual meeting, during which t...
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Layer to build warmth in your homeDec 04, 2015 5:00 am - Serena Dugan, the co-founder and chief creative officer of Serena & Lily, joined Post staff writer Jura Koncius for a recent live chat, giving pointers to readers on how...
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Revival for long stalled Antioch home developments?Dec 04, 2015 4:30 am - Steps are underway in Antioch to complete two housing developments that have been idle since the Great Recession brought building to a halt. Village officials have autho...
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Are baby boomers causing shortage in real-estate listings?Dec 04, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - They rocked at Woodstock, marched in protest on campus, distrusted authority, and then as adults, took out mortgages and bought lots of real estate. But now...
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How to keep pests out of your home during colder monthsDec 04, 2015 12:01 am - When temperatures drop, pests may seek warmth exactly where you don't want them - in your home! Here are some tips for keeping critters out of your house this fall and w...
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Clothes dryer vent buckets are not to codeDec 04, 2015 12:00 am - Q. I remember an article you wrote many years ago about vent buckets not being allowed for clothes dryers. My condo has no outside vent for the dryer, so I've always use...