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What to look for when shopping for a dishwasher

By James Dulley
Mar 04, 2026 8:10 pm - I need to replace my old dishwasher that has few cycles and doesn't clean well. What are the best features to look for in a new efficient dishwasher?
Agent prevents home inspector disclosure

By Barry Stone
Mar 03, 2026 6:51 pm - A buyer noticed worn exterior paint and asked the inspector for an opinion. The real estate agent chimed in with a comment, cutting off conversation, yet the inspector didn’t address the concern in the final report. Was this negligent?
Study: Sunroom market size to double by 2035

Metro Creative Connection
Feb 24, 2026 6:37 pm - The market research experts at Business Research Insights report that the three-season sunroom market size is projected to nearly double between 2025 and 2035.
Stop flushing ‘flushable’ wipes

By Ethan Beck
Feb 24, 2026 5:51 pm - It reopens a long-standing question: Are “flushable” wipes actually flushable?
Home show/expo season begins: Do your homework to avoid substandard contractors

Submitted by Better Business Bureau
Feb 24, 2026 2:44 pm - Home show season is a highly anticipated annual event that runs from late winter to early summer, where attendees can discover the latest trends in home improvement and remodeling. The Better Business Bureau says proper preparation is key to saving time, finding the best deals, and avoiding potential pitfalls.
Owner afraid to get a building permit

By Barry Stone
Feb 24, 2026 10:55 am - A homeowner wants to convert the garage of her 100-year-old house to a bedroom, but is hesitant to apply for a building permit because the property might not be able to meet modern codes.
Your home is too boring. Let’s get a little weird.

By Rachel Kurzius
Feb 17, 2026 4:16 pm - Interior designer Lily Walters has a word for anyone looking to have a more interesting, expressive home. “I want it to be weird,” she says.
Refunds from negligent home inspectors

By Barry Stone
Feb 17, 2026 2:08 pm - After we bought our home, multiple problems were discovered. None were reported by our home inspector. When we called to complain, he said his liability is limited to a refund of his inspection fee.
How repurposing historic buildings breathes new life into the Tri-Cities

By Dave Heun
Feb 12, 2026 3:30 am - Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles have joined the trend of repurposing old buildings for new uses, with historic structures renovated into apartments, restaurants, businesses and community spaces.
Homeowner concerned about foundation

By Barry Stone
Feb 10, 2026 4:00 pm - I found a house that I really like, but the home inspection report says there may be foundation problems. How can I determine the cost to fix the foundation, and if in it actually needs to be fixed?

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