Real Estate
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Ceramic tiles can rescue a laminate countertop damaged by burnJan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I have a beautiful laminate kitchen countertop that I like. Unfortunately, my ex-husband burned a spot on it. Can I repair this countertop because I cannot afford to ...
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Shower grab bars must be attached securelyJan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. Following a recent accident, my husband is returning home and will receive home care. We need to have grab bars installed in our fiberglass shower. How can they be sa...
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Apartment managers should prevent mold from becoming a liabilityJan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I recently had a flood problem in one of the apartments that I manage. The unit was vacant, and several weeks passed before the moisture condition was addressed. Now ...
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New homeowner can avoid debt and still spruce up her kitchenJan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I am a first-time homebuyer. I bought my house earlier this year. I have a few big projects that I would like to tackle, mainly a kitchen remodel. I had hoped to pull...
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Things to doJan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - • The Grayslake Antique Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Admission is $5; $20 for early...
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Does a new owner have recourse for a sluggish septic?Jan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. We bought a home with a septic system about three months ago. We bought the home from an older woman who had lived there the past 24 years. There are five people in o...
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A little paint + a lot of patience = a new look
Jan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - A little paint, a lot of patience and ... poof! Your home has an entirely new look and feel. All it takes is a few gallons of paint and a handful of other inexpensive to...
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Glen Ellyn reminiscent of a small New England townJan 08, 2009 10:00 pm - Glen Ellyn, a charming town with a New England flavor and quaint downtown, features the picturesque Lake Ellyn as its centerpiece. About 35 years ago, Pattie Murray, a R...
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Foreclosure helpline setJan 08, 2009 10:00 pm - Volunteer attorneys will answer questions Saturday, Jan. 10, from homeowners at risk of foreclosure on a helpline operated by Attorneys' Title Fund, Inc. The line,(800)...
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Appraisers sound alarm on part of new federal standardsJan 08, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON - When you apply for a mortgage to buy or refinance a house, should you be concerned that your appraiser is being paid much less - maybe just half - of the $3...