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Sorting through fault in a water leak a messy issue

By Matthew Moodhe
Jan 30, 2025 5:29 pm - When a water leak happens in a multiple-owner building, board members may need guidance to sort out where liability rests.
Do I need to clean my garbage disposal?

By Jeanne Huber
Jan 30, 2025 5:17 pm - Q: Do I need to clean my garbage disposal and, if so, what’s the best way to do it? A: Given that it’s called a garbage disposal, you might think that this appliance is l...
US new-home sales jump at end of 2024 to post second annual gain

By Michael Sasso
Jan 30, 2025 4:49 pm - Sales of new U.S. homes ended 2024 on a high note in December as customers took advantage of incentives from builders, leading to a second straight year of increased purchases.
Tips on overcoming the loss of cherished, personal belongings in disasters

By JULIA RUBIN
Jan 29, 2025 12:42 pm - Losing important sentimental belongings — those items that represented who you are — can be traumatic for those who go through disasters that destroy homes. Some tips on how to get through it, emotionally and practically
Home inspector missed cracked furnace

By Barry Stone
Jan 29, 2025 6:15 am - A new homebuyer discovers the furnace had a cracked heat exchanger, allowing carbon monoxide into the home. The home inspection months earlier didn’t uncover this defect. Who is liable?
My new condo smells like the previous owners’ dogs. What can I do?

By Jeanne Huber
Jan 28, 2025 11:51 pm - New homeowners are concerned about the smell of dogs emanating from their new dwelling. Here’s how one experts recommends they attack the problem.
Home & garden calendar, Feb. 2-8

Jan 28, 2025 7:33 pm - Accessible gardening, herbs, plant propagation and more.
Beyond fast furniture: These Ikea pieces can last for decades

By Dina Cheney
Jan 28, 2025 6:54 pm - Ikea furniture may have a reputation akin to fast fashion. But if you shop wisely, you can find pieces that will last decades. Here are some finds that await the discerning shopper.
Office plants add warmth to the workplace. Only some will thrive

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Jan 28, 2025 6:26 pm - Lush, green plants can infuse your office cubicle with character, warmth and charm. Trouble is, that windowless cubicle isn’t very kind to most houseplants. The trick is finding just the right houseplants that not only survive but thrive under overhead fluorescent light fixtures.
Try these blooms for a midwinter pick-me-up

By Tim Johnson
Jan 27, 2025 8:15 pm - Indoor flowering plants offer a midwinter mood boost. Kalanchoes are small, vibrant plants that brighten the colder months with stunning colors, such as yellow, orange, pink, red and white. Here are some tips to keep them blooming.

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