Real Estate
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Efficient steam ovens available for home useApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I want a healthy and efficient method to cook meals for my family. I don't like microwave ovens for most foods. How efficient are the new residential steam ovens and ...
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Residents putting down roots in CambridgeApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - A mosaic of people, friendly neighbors and wooded lots make Cambridge a place where people want to stay. The subdivision sits on property that was once a nursery, and Ji...
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Check on the roof from the ground
Apr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - That old rhyme "April showers bring May flowers" may be true for your garden, but for colder parts of the country, April is also the first post-snow opportunity to inspe...
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Strategies to use when buyingApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Shoppers like choice, and that's also true when it comes to home buying. There are plenty of housing options available in the current real estate market, which is attrac...
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Mortgage crisis gives rise to new scamsApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - The housing market's downturn has given rise to a new type of scam, in which con artists try to steal what little cash financially troubled homeowners still have left. Q...
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How to make your pool safer
Apr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. We purchased a new home with a built-in pool. Do you have any safety tips? A. There are a couple easy home improvements to ensure pool safety. First, get an ornamenta...
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A new model in low-income housingApr 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Public housing used to mean fortress-like blocks and soulless rows of cheaply built townhouses. But now there's a new model: privately developed homes and apartments tha...
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You can replace just door but new prehung might be cheaperApr 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My wood front door needs to be replaced, but I want to save some money and not remove the entire frame and jamb. What is the best way to install a new wood front ...
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Warmers give towels extra luxuryApr 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Warmers come in a variety of sizes and shapes> Sure, you can toss your towel in the dryer to warm it up before you use it. But now, there are other options if you don't ...
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Fix cause of curling before tackling vinyl flooring
Apr 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. The vinyl in my bathroom is curling up at one of the seams. It is quite unsightly and is becoming a real maintenance problem. Is there anything I can do to fix it...