Home Improvement
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How to let go of things you don’t use and declutter your life
Jul 07, 2026 4:05 pm - Does your home have “conservation clutter?” That kind of item, which serves a purpose but is not useful to you, is a sneaky, hard-to-tackle type of clutter.
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Comparing FHA inspections with home inspectionsJul 07, 2026 10:29 am - In a past article, you advise buyers not to rely on the findings of an FHA inspection in place of a home inspection. I think that article was an unfair treatment of FHA appraisers.
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Home inspector didn’t test air conditionerJun 29, 2026 3:14 pm - We bought our home in wintertime, so our home inspector did not test the air conditioner. The summer arrived with 100-degree temperatures, and the air conditioner did not work.
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Tips to incorporate nature into an outdoor living spaceJun 24, 2026 9:33 am - Outdoor living spaces provide a great way for people to spend more time outside. The chance to do just that is one of the variables that has driven the boom in outdoor li...
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Seller asked to leave during home inspectionJun 23, 2026 3:59 pm - We just accepted an offer to buy our home, and our agent made a strange request. She asked that we not be home during the buyers’ home inspection.
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‘Fixing stuff and helping people’: After uncertain times, Tool Library of Lake County thrives at 5Jun 21, 2026 8:45 pm - Five years after its humble beginnings in Mundelein, the Tool Library of Lake County has survived a name change, rebranding and change of location to become a popular and successful resource for suburban fixer uppers.
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Alternative screening options for standard doors provide natural ventilationJun 18, 2026 10:00 am - I don't want the hassle of always opening a screen door, but I like natural ventilation. Are there additional screening options that would work on a standard door?
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Home inspector relied on seller’s disclosureJun 16, 2026 4:12 pm - A homebuyer said her inspector’s negligence led to a costly hidden shower leak discovery.
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Plunging into the various types of poolsJun 10, 2026 10:21 am - Homeowners have several different options to consider when thinking about adding a pool to their property.
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Damaged septic system draining onto streetJun 08, 2026 4:00 pm - Smelly water from a neighbor’s damaged septic system is draining onto the street, but they refuse to fix the problem. Is there anything we can do?
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