Real Estate
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Super Handyman: New light switch may be brightest of ideasJun 17, 2011 12:30 am - There are lots of ways to turn lights off and on. The traditional switch is the most common method, but there are others, and they can make life so much easier. Here are...
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Neighborhood profile: Inverness HillsJun 17, 2011 12:00 am - The upscale Inverness Hills neighborhood showcases 78 ranch and two-story homes on one-acre sites along winding roads that meander through the countryside. These distinc...
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Home inspector: Ethical challenges to home inspectorsJun 17, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I’ve been a home inspector for more than 10 years and have had some ethical challenges. On a few occasions, agents have asked me to “omit” information from a repo...
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About Real Estate: Buying a home doesn’t allow tenant to break existing leaseJun 17, 2011 12:00 am - Tenants who have signed a lease may be responsible for making future rental payments, even if they plan to buy a home soon. Q. I have rented the same a...
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The nation’s housing: How medical bill errors lead to higher mortgage costsJun 17, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — Are medical bill collection accounts buried away inside millions of consumers’ credit files — even bills that were fully paid or settled years ago — functio...
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Antioch house makes a historic turnJun 12, 2011 11:00 am - When you see a lovely old house that appears to have been sitting in the same place for close to a century, it is natural to wonder about the stories the home could tell...
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The Sensible Home: Using electric or cordless tools makes senseJun 12, 2011 1:00 am - Q. I want to use more cordless and electric tools, especially yard tools, instead of gasoline ones. Will they increase my electric bills much and which rechargeable ...
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Ask the plumber: Open-style sink for a closed-in bathroomJun 12, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I’m a single mother, and even though I’ve never picked up a pipe wrench, I’m a loyal fan of your plumbing column. I enjoy the articles about product information t...
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How to remove mirror glued to the wallJun 12, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I would like to remove the mirror in our bathroom that is glued to the wall. I do not want to destroy the wall and have read a few suggestions on the Internet. Do...
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On homes and real estate: Fourth bedroom or master bathroom?Jun 11, 2011 1:00 am - Q. We own a four-bedroom home with one bath upstairs and a full bath downstairs. Now that the kids have either moved out or are in college, my wife and I are conside...