Real Estate
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About Real Estate: Home remodelers should be wary of a contractor’s ‘lowball’ bidMay 20, 2011 12:00 am - A demand to be paid in full before work begins often is a sign that a contractor isn#146;t on the level. It also might be illegal. Q. We are planning a...
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Home inspector: The meaning of ‘maintain’May 20, 2011 12:00 am - Q. The board of directors of my homeowners’ association has decided not to enforce snow removal on the sidewalks of homeowners’ properties. The CC&Rs simply state t...
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Neighborhhod profile: Wicklow EstatesMay 20, 2011 12:00 am - Built on land that was once a nursery, Wicklow Estates is a small neighborhood of 56 homes favored by residents for its large family homes, excellent school district and...
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Home repair: A tale of two sidingsMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I was told there is a vinyl-clad aluminum siding. But with two sidings, it must be expensive. Is it worth it? I have a bedroom over a garage, and the garage ceili...
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More parents choosing to buy homes for college-bound kidsMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - Spring and early summer in college towns around the country are the times when students are scrambling to see where they will live the following school year and how they...
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Display books to their best advantageMay 08, 2011 2:00 am - Tips on how to display books: Ÿ Start fresh. Jim Noble of Noble Interior Design is an advocate of pulling all the books off the shelves and then arranging them by color ...
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Home repair: Carpeting has little insulation impactMay 08, 2011 12:00 am - Q. We have hardwood floors under our carpeting and are considering either replacing the carpet or removing it and having the floors refinished. There have been sever...
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How to create an affordable, attractive garden shedMay 08, 2011 12:00 am - Home gardeners and lawn enthusiasts generally accumulate a number of tools of the trade in order to successfully manage their gardening needs. As a result, many homeowne...
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Law talk: Evidence of prior damage key to win claimMay 08, 2011 12:00 am - Q. We sold a townhouse that was remodeled with a finished basement. The project included the installation of a basement window and a window well. The buyer now tells...
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The Sensible Home: Keep your air conditioner running efficientlyMay 08, 2011 12:00 am - Q. With recent concern about nuclear power plants, I want my central air conditioner to run efficiently to save electricity. Other than a professional service call, ...