Real Estate
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Owner of Jack Straw's dies; site of iconic Wheaton eatery for saleDec 04, 2017 12:00 am - The former Jack Straw's restaurant in downtown Wheaton is drawing interest from prospective buyers as the family of the longtime owner mourns his death. Real estate bro...
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Shower faucet handle no longer turns easilyDec 03, 2017 5:00 am - Q. My shower handle is the single type that turns from cold to hot. Recently it has tightened up, which may be why I'm having this problem. At the highest setting the sh...
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Baby-boomer 'retirements' lead to lifestyle communitiesDec 03, 2017 5:00 am - Baby boomers, still a large part of the American homebuying public, drive a significant segment of the housing development industry. What do boomers want, and what are t...
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Decorate the garden for the holidaysDec 03, 2017 5:00 am - As we begin holiday decorating, the Christmas tree goes up festooned with all the trimmings, lush roping is hung around the front door and containers are filled with gre...
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A city plot undergoes its own evolutionDec 03, 2017 5:00 am - "Holy cow! I think it's a monarch," Barbara Downs says as an orange-and-black butterfly flicks across her mature Georgetown garden. "We have lots of swallowtails, but I ...
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Great gifts for the homeDec 03, 2017 5:00 am - The best home gifts are both useful and beautiful. Here are some for any space or budget. Vacu Vin: Wine Essentials Gift Set When The Post asked experts for their f...
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Once a duplex, not always a duplex, it seemsDec 02, 2017 6:00 am - Q. I own a house in the city in an area that is older but still has mainly single-family dwellings. Years ago, the house was a duplex, but walls were removed to make it ...
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Owners must approve compensation of board membersDec 02, 2017 5:00 am - Q. The members of the board of our condominium are not paid. However, the board members receive a discount on their assessments. Is this permitted? A. The amount of the ...
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Revising the standard mortgage to meet today's challengeDec 02, 2017 5:00 am - People are living longer, which means they need more wealth when they stop working. One approach to this objective is to find ways to encourage homeowners to pay off the...
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Five ways to organize your holidays nowDec 02, 2017 5:00 am - You might already have a plan for your holiday cookie baking or new garland doorway display. But some of the most satisfying preparations for the holidays involve more m...