Home and Garden
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Homeownership is not for everyoneNov 21, 2015 4:00 am - Some people are not cut out for homeownership. I call them NoHos. What distinguishes them is not their income, their family structure, their mobility, or where they live...
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Demand growing for pet-friendly homesNov 21, 2015 12:01 am - Homebuilders and designers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of pets when designing new homes. For some buyers, selecting a home with special accommodati...
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Like not having a kitchen because you don't like to cookNov 21, 2015 12:00 am - A couple of weeks ago we heard from homeowners who were remodeling their master bath and couldn't decide between a fancy walk-in shower or a tub/shower combination. Some...
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How to become a community association managerNov 21, 2015 12:00 am - Q. I want to become a community association manager in Illinois. What are the requirements? A. There appears to be a shortage of licensed community association managers,...
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FHA reforms don't rescue condo buyersNov 20, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - If you're a first-time buyer with a moderate income and not much cash for a down payment on a condo, the availability of Federal Housing Administration (FHA...
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When to negotiate repairs with sellersNov 20, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We offered full price on a home and hired a home inspector. The main issue in his report was rust and corrosion in the forced air furnace. A heating contractor confir...
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As weather cools, good deals on homes and household items heat upNov 20, 2015 12:00 am - November almost always ushers in the best deals on major appliances, hand-held electronic gadgets, big-screen TVs - and homes themselves. Q. I love when you write about ...
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Grandmother's Roseville vase a timely findNov 19, 2015 5:01 am - Q. I always read your column in our paper and saw the question on the Roseville vase. Interestingly, two weeks later I was looking in my cupboard for a vase and discover...
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Home decorating: There's more to white than meets the eyeNov 19, 2015 5:01 am - White is the color synonymous with purity and lightness. It is a color that is universal and can be found in almost all aspects of nature. Flowers, clouds, birds, sea f...
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Thinking outside the box for extra storage spaceNov 17, 2015 5:01 am - Sometimes weird is good. Quirky and peculiar space can be discovered when you open up a wall during a remodel or when you tear into one to fix water leaks. Along with t...