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‘As is’ home purchase reveals plumbing problems after the fact

By Barry Stone
Oct 14, 2025 6:15 am - On the day of our home inspection, there was no hot water, because the bank refused to turn on the gas service. Because of this, the home inspector did not discover that the upstairs bathrooms were piped with hot water only.
This hidden electricity drain can have a massive impact

By AYA DIAB
Oct 07, 2025 4:00 pm - The lights are off, the house is quiet and nothing seems to be running. But electricity is silently flowing through the plugs in your home. This hidden drain is known as phantom energy.
Fortune Brands opens new campus headquarters in Deerfield

Daily Herald report
Oct 04, 2025 1:30 pm - Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc., an industry leader in home, security and digital products, has opened its new headquarters in Deerfield.
Should home inspectors disclose asbestos?

By Barry Stone
Oct 03, 2025 12:16 pm - The home inspector I hired never mentioned that the floor tiles and air duct insulation contain asbestos. Shouldn't he have pointed this out?
A guide to energy-efficient kitchen hacks

By James Dulley
Sep 30, 2025 6:06 pm - The pros and cons of using small countertop appliances versus kitchen ranges/ovens for cooking.
Sellers accused of not disclosing mold

By Barry Stone
Sep 30, 2025 1:51 pm - Buying a home without a home inspection and then complaining about undisclosed defects is like buying a pair of shoes without trying them on and then complaining that they don’t fit.
Prices for home remodeling outpaced inflation in the second quarter due to labor costs

By ALEX VEIGA
Sep 30, 2025 10:52 am - The cost of home repair and remodeling projects is up compared to a year ago and running ahead of inflation overall, according to a report from data analytics company Verisk.
Buyers find undisclosed electrical problem

By Barry Stone
Sep 23, 2025 2:13 pm - We bought a triplex about a year ago and hired a home inspector to find the defects. But he missed something that could cost us a lot of money.
A 20-minute ‘closing shift’ gets you more than a clean kitchen

By Marissa Hermanson
Sep 16, 2025 4:51 pm - Establishing a “closing shift” routine in your kitchen can streamline your evenings and make your mornings run a little more smoothly, by helping you take control of one of the most used spaces of your home.
Honey oak is back in our homes. Just don’t call it honey oak.

By Rachel Kurzius
Sep 16, 2025 4:41 pm - Honey oak, a warm-toned wood once derided, is experiencing a resurgence as designers embrace its natural, grounded aesthetic.

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