Real Estate
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Dealing with foundation moistureSep 23, 2018 6:00 am - Q. We are in the process of renovating the basement because of a sewage backup last October. The house is a Cape Cod built in 1943. The foundation is 4 feet, 5 inches of...
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Board isn't allowed to restrict free speech of unit ownersSep 22, 2018 7:00 am - Q. Our condominium association has a rule in place concerning distribution of written materials by owners to other owners. The rule prohibits the distribution of any mat...
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Goo-gle ga ga: Parenting in the age of AlexaSep 22, 2018 6:00 am - Hey parents: What if there was a machine that could respond to your kids' every command, never tiring, even if they ask it to tell jokes for two hours or answer all thei...
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Nine expenses to pack in your moving budgetSep 22, 2018 6:00 am - Moving comes with a long, expensive to-do list. The average cost for a local move from a two-bedroom apartment or three-bedroom house ranges from $400 to $1,000, accordi...
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Replacement windows, doors make home more comfortableSep 22, 2018 6:00 am - The next time we have a chilly day, consider sitting on the floor inside your home, particularly in the places where your children and grandchildren like to play, and se...
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More borrowers faking their incomes, employment to buy homesSep 21, 2018 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Prices are up, interest rates are rising, and it's tough for a lot of people to qualify to buy a home. So what do some of them do? A growing number of them ...
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A garage door must reverse for safetySep 21, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Our home is about 40 years old. Before buying it, we hired a home inspector and were pleased with his work at the time. But since then, one of his recommendations has...
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Construction complete on Arlington Heights apartmentsSep 21, 2018 1:00 am - Construction is complete on a seven-story, 45-unit apartment building in downtown Arlington Heights, officials said this week, despite initial delays. The $12.7 million ...
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A moonlit garden brightens shortening daysSep 20, 2018 11:00 pm - It is a little disheartening to watch the sun set earlier each evening as we say goodbye to summer, don't you agree? So brighten the dusk (and your mood) by including mo...
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A cool chair that will make everyone want to swing bySep 20, 2018 11:00 pm - Hanging around the house just got a little cooler. Popping up everywhere, from Instagram feeds to high-end design magazines, are hanging egg chairs. This seating option ...