Home Improvement
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Security glass adds strength to window, door lineupSep 11, 2026 7:00 am - A top area window and door company is now offering a new line of products from Riot Glass for their customers who want to protect against break-ins.
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Seller said nothing about foundation problemSep 09, 2026 6:15 am - An “as-is” sale doesn’t necessarily exempt the seller from disclosing known problems with a house. Buyers should be diligent at the inspection stage of such a sale.
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Agent advised against having a home inspectionAug 31, 2026 6:09 pm - Realty agents who claim a home inspection isn’t necessary because of a builder’s warranty are shirking their duty.
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Home inspectors are not created equalAug 24, 2026 1:47 pm - Home inspectors are not equal regarding their knowledge, experience and forensic skills. It can take years of experience to develop these skills, something to keep in mind when shopping for an inspector.
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Contractor won’t repair uneven floorAug 17, 2026 12:58 pm - Contractor had the chance to even up flooring on an addition. His failure to do so warrants a strongly worded letter from a construction defect attorney.
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Home inspector didn’t disclose leaky roofAug 11, 2026 6:15 am - When we bought our home three years ago, no one disclosed the defective flat roof over our living room, not even our home inspector. Do we have any recourse against the inspector or the sellers for not disclosing this defect?
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Why a Barrington entrepreneur left the corporate world to help seniorsAug 10, 2026 5:24 pm - Chris Czachor spent more than 20 years in corporate marketing.Now the Barrington resident has stepped away from the corporate world and is flexing his entrepreneurial muscles by helping seniors aging in place stay in their homes.
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‘Thanking them for their service’: Bartlett veteran receives new roof as part of Owens Corning programAug 06, 2026 5:25 am - An 82-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran received a new roof last week courtesy of a partnership between a roofing manufacturer, a contractor and a nonprofit housing organization aimed at helping veterans.
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Should sellers disclose nearby landfill?Aug 03, 2026 9:07 am - A homeowner wants to know whether they need to disclose a landfill near their property to prospective buyers.
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Base Power launches backyard battery backup system for ComEd customers
Jul 30, 2026 6:42 am - As energy prices continue to rise and power outages become more frequent amid extreme weather events, ComEd customers have a new option to help navigate both problems. A giant backyard battery.
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