Real Estate
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Wainscoting can be a do-it-yourself projectSep 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I have always liked the appearance of wainscoting, but I am not a good woodworker. I have heard decorative wainscoting can be made with drywall. Is this a project I s...
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It's best to dig new post holes to repair fenceSep 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. My daughter is replacing her backyard fence. The installer claims that he cannot use the same post holes and has to move the new fence several inches away. Is he corr...
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You can replace your door's worn threshold to conserve energySep 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Over time, the threshold under an entry door can become worn or damaged. The energy loss can be extreme, and who wants bugs in their home? Well, these parts can be repla...
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Filing small insurance claim can lead to big problems laterSep 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Homeowners who file just one or two insurance claims, no matter how small, sometimes risk a huge increase in their annual premiums or even cancellation of their policy. ...
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Illinois will soon require property managers to be licensedSep 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Public Act 096-0726 has been signed by the governor and takes effect July 1, and, therefore, for the very first time property managers of condominiums and homeowners ass...
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Retractable awnings provide shade over a deckSep 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. We just installed a new two-level deck. We enjoy it, but the afternoon sun is hot and the glare is annoying. What is a good method to shade the deck and also shelter ...
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Downtowns draw people who enjoy being a part of the actionSep 17, 2009 11:00 pm - As you get off the train, you're surrounded with a bounty of amenities. You head to an Italian restaurant and meet a friend for dinner. Afterward, you stop at the bank a...
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Study reveals many decide default is best mortgage optionSep 17, 2009 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Who is more likely to walk away from a house and a mortgage - a person with super-prime credit scores or someone with lower scores? Hint: It's probably not ...
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Massive tenant trouble begs question: evict or sell?Sep 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I am the owner of a single-family residence and seem to have rented to the worst tenants. They have been complainers from Day 1. The husband is a contractor, and in t...
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Allowing buyer to move in before closing is not advisedSep 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. After four months of our buyer trying to get financing, the last hurdle for him is to wait another two months for clearance on his work visa. We don't want to lose th...