Real Estate
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Garden homeOct 31, 2021 7:15 pm - Betty Holmberg cannot grow a plant indoors to save her life, so it's more than a bit surprising to see a landscape awash with color and greenery. The backyard of Betty a...
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Follow termite company's advice to get rid of pestsOct 31, 2021 7:12 pm - Homeowners with problems caused by termites or other pests should take care of dangerous construction defects before focusing on their extermination options. Q. While do...
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There are signs that house market is healthy in IllinoisOct 31, 2021 7:14 pm - Most areas of the state saw modest increases in the median sale price in the second quarter with slower sales compared to last year. According to the Illinois Associati...
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Water heaters with plastic liners can helpOct 31, 2021 7:11 pm - Q. I have a recurring problem with my water heaters rotting out after only about a year. I tested the water and it is only slightly acidic. I also made sure the PSI was ...
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Follow these tips for shower door safetyOct 31, 2021 7:16 pm - Remember the basics of your shower door and glass: •The thickness of shower-door glass varies from 3/16 of an inch to 3/8 of an inch. Three-sixteenths is the most common...
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Be aggressive when fighting fleas on your household petsOct 31, 2021 7:21 pm - If you have pets, then can fleas be far behind? These pests carry and spread disease and can even get on you and your family. Getting rid of them is tough. Here are some...
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Geothermal heating knocks dollars off your utility billsOct 31, 2021 7:19 pm - Q. I moved into an old house that needs a new heating and cooling system. I have heard installing geothermal heating is a good choice today and for the future. Is this t...
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House auctions one way to get a swift saleOct 31, 2021 7:02 pm - About 60 people huddle on the front lawn of the white bungalow with green shutters in Ocean Township, N.J. Parents with children in tow meander on the porch, while other...
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Glut of unsold homes worries Wall StreetOct 31, 2021 6:46 pm - WASHINGTON -- Sales of existing homes dropped for a fifth straight month in July while the number of unsold homes shot up to a record level. Many analysts said the worst...
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Affordable housing plan on tableOct 31, 2021 6:35 pm - More affordable housing units could be coming to the north side of Arlington Heights. A plan -- called Old Arlington Heights Road Row Homes -- would feature 47 two- and ...