Real Estate
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Super Handyman: Attic ventilation is vital to an efficient homeMay 06, 2011 12:00 am - One key component in the energy efficiency of a home is attic ventilation. Ventilation is vital, in most homes, to prevent moisture problems in this area. Moisture can b...
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Home inspector: Dealing with undisclosed defectsMay 06, 2011 12:00 am - Q. We just moved into our home and are finding many undisclosed defects. Just to give a few examples, our kitchen sink is clogged. When our home inspector checked it...
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'Home Alone' house to be put up for saleMay 05, 2011 12:00 am - The Winnetka home filmed extensively throughout the movie “Home Alone” is expected to be put up for sale today. The asking price for the 4,250-square-foot Lincoln Avenu...
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Do your homework on home warrantiesMay 01, 2011 1:00 am - Home sellers hoping to close a deal sometimes agree to purchase home warranties to give their buyers peace of mind. Prospective homeowners, however, should do their home...
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Get organized, and turn your clutter into cashMay 01, 2011 12:00 am - Need some extra cash? Get organized
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Ask the plumber: Drain boards making a natural comeback in the kitchenMay 01, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I really enjoy the articles where you tell us what’s hot and what’s not in our kitchens and baths. Along those lines, I was thinking about installing a stainless-...
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Rental forum: Commercial tenant may be on hook for maintenance, property taxes, insuranceMay 01, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I have rented an apartment for many years. I thought I understood the responsibilities of a tenant and a landlord. However, a few years ago I rented space for my ...
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Team embarks on a townhouse transformationMay 01, 2011 12:00 am - Major renovations to a single family home are not unusual. But transformative changes to a townhouse or other type of multifamily building are seldom undertaken, thanks ...
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Home repair: Overhead heat registers fail to keep basements warmApr 30, 2011 2:00 am - Q. I own a ranch-style home with a partially finished basement. The two outside walls in the family room are paneled with 2-by-2 framing. The walls are below ground ...
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Market profile: Sales and prices fluctuate between neighborhoodsApr 30, 2011 12:00 am - Real estate is so incredibly local that you cannot equally compare markets between two neighboring towns and, in some cases, different areas of the same town, said Chris...