Home and Garden
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Opinions clash on water heater relief valveFeb 04, 2025 12:41 am - When a water heater overheats, it could explode if not for the relief valve. At issue for this homeowner is where the overflow pipe delivers that excess steaming hot water, outside the building or to the garage floor.
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Home & garden calendar, Feb. 9-15Feb 04, 2025 12:13 am - Backyard birds, heirloom seed swap, plant propagation and more.
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Sorting through fault in a water leak a messy issueJan 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.
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Do I need to clean my garbage disposal?
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...
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US new-home sales jump at end of 2024 to post second annual gain
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.
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Tips on overcoming the loss of cherished, personal belongings in disastersJan 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
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Home inspector missed cracked furnaceJan 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?
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My new condo smells like the previous owners’ dogs. What can I do?
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Home & garden calendar, Feb. 2-8Jan 28, 2025 7:33 pm - Accessible gardening, herbs, plant propagation and more.
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Beyond fast furniture: These Ikea pieces can last for decades