Home and Garden
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Inspectors disagree over water heater setupMar 17, 2019 6:00 am - Q. The home we are buying is new and was just approved by the city inspector. To be on the safe side, we hired a home inspector for a detailed review. He advised a plumb...
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A signed deal is bindingMar 16, 2019 6:00 am - Q. I was all set to move out of state for a new job. We sold our house - at least, we have a signed contract. And I just learned today that the job fell through. What do...
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How President Trump could make it easier to shop mortgagesMar 16, 2019 6:00 am - This article is part of a series on financial regulation that can be implemented by executive action. They do not require funding by the government or the concurrence of...
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Keeping up with the Washingtons: George and Martha's sofaMar 15, 2019 7:00 am - WASHINGTON - A recently discovered document shows that George and Martha Washington were the proud owners of a vibrant blue serpentine-back sofa - the very first sofa, i...
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Large generation hits prime homebuying yearsMar 15, 2019 7:00 am - Millennials have been reluctant to say yes to homeownership. Affordability, high student loan debt and tighter lending practices have prevented many of them from jumping...
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Buying a home just got easier for many in the gig economyMar 15, 2019 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - If you're one of the millions of Americans who are self-employed or earn money on the side through freelance, contract or "gig" work, you may know the drill...
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Place orders for annual Conservation Plant SaleMar 11, 2019 11:00 pm - The Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for its annual Conservation Plant Sale. Each spring, bare root evergreen tree seedlings, deciduous...
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Antique sewing machine relies on foot powerMar 10, 2019 7:01 am - Q. This foot-powered (treadle) sewing machine called "The Wanamaker." It was given to my mother in the early 1900s and is in good working condition. It includes the orig...
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Don't be a snob when selecting home furnishingsMar 10, 2019 7:01 am - I confess I am a bit of a snob. I always swoon when I see antiques that catch my eye, and my mind goes off wondering about the accurate period of a certain piece and whe...
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10 ways to refresh your kitchen, short of a full renoMar 10, 2019 7:00 am - Who hasn't stared at his or her kitchen and wished HGTV could sweep in and update it? Short a television show's budget and ability to bring in contractors, the next best...