Real Estate
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Circulating pumps can speed up your hot-water supplyNov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Hot water is something we all appreciate, but if your bathroom or kitchen is far away from your water heater, it can take forever for the hot water to get there. But, as...
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Maiden name on title usually not a problem when selling a houseNov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Many people change names after buying a house, but it usually is not a problem when they later decide to sell. Q. I bought my first home in 2001 as a single woman and to...
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Rolling Meadows hearkens back to a simpler suburban timeNov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - In Rolling Meadows, you can step back six decades in time by entering a replica of an original Kimball Hill home with authentic furnishings, appliances and accessories. ...
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Steel exterior doors are insulated for energy efficiencyNov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. My old wood front door leaks air and requires maintenance. I might switch to a steel door for low maintenance and security, but I was concerned about its efficiency. ...
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New title insurer offers steep discountsNov 22, 2008 10:00 pm - In the midst of the worst financial crisis since the 1930s, one that originated in and owes its severity to developments in the home mortgage market, it is nice to be ab...
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Inspector should never dismiss evidence of water damageNov 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. We recently purchased a home and hired a home inspector to find all the defects. During the inspection, I noticed that the wallpaper in the master bedroom was dis...
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Kelsey Grammer lists two LA homesNov 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Actor Kelsey Grammer is trying to sell two Los Angeles houses he bought last year. The 53-year-old Grammer, who also owns a house in nearby Malibu and starred in "Cheers...
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Savvy, well-informed buyers like trusted brandsNov 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Pulte/Del Webb Builders is the largest builder in the Chicago area. In an average year, it sells more than 1,000 homes. Even in recent years, the company has averaged 70...
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Newlyweds' fighting demands attentionNov 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I own a rental home in a very quiet suburban neighborhood. About six months ago I rented the home to a young newlywed couple and everything was fine for the first...
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Certain caulks work better in bathroomsNov 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. We recently had a bathroom remodeled in our home. The entire bathroom was gutted and has new walls, floors, shower, toilet and sink. We also had new fans installe...