Home Improvement
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A ‘deep’ question about a new kitchen sinkOct 27, 2013 1:02 am - Q. Hi, Ed. I need a second opinion on my new kitchen-sink job. I’m working with my plumber to replace my old kitchen sink with a new updated model that will fit my count...
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Company attempts to make a better smoke detectorOct 26, 2013 1:00 am - SAN FRANCISCO — Smoke detectors frequently produce more headaches than useful warnings. The devices have an irritating habit of shrieking when there’s no cause for alarm...
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Seller suspects home inspector collusionOct 24, 2013 3:56 pm - Q. The people who are buying our home just had a home inspection. After the inspection, I heard the inspector tell the buyer’s agent that he would change the report to w...
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Adding light therapy to whirlpool can be a bright ideaOct 20, 2013 1:02 am - Q. I am looking to install a new whirlpool tub with my bathroom renovation, and the salespeople I’m working with have been going over options that can be added to the wh...
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A hose-spigot dilemmaOct 19, 2013 12:00 am - Q. My hose spigot is inside my attached garage. I attach the hose to water my lawn or flowers, and when I am done I turn the water off and detach the hose. I then have t...
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Faulty Masonite siding is known to be defectiveOct 18, 2013 12:52 am - Q. When I bought my home, my home inspector said nothing about the exterior siding. Months later, a contractor pointed out that the siding boards have swelled, buckled a...
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New medicine cabinet can cure bathroom bluesOct 13, 2013 1:02 am - Q. I get depressed every time I shave in the morning because I don’t like my present medicine cabinet. Unfortunately, it came with the house, so I’ve been stuck with it....
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You can preserve an aging, leaning garageOct 12, 2013 12:00 am - Q. My home is from the 1930s and has a detached garage. At some time the garage was extended for more room for a larger car. Now the whole garage is leaning to one side ...
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Plastic dryer vents pose several potential problemsOct 11, 2013 12:41 am - Q. My handyman did some repair work under the house, and he said I have the wrong kind of exhaust duct for my clothes dryer. It’s made of white plastic and looks like a ...
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Couple torn between two kitchen-faucet stylesOct 06, 2013 12:02 am - Q. My wife and I enjoy reading your column, and we both agree you can help us. We’re installing a new kitchen faucet and narrowed the choices down to a “pull out” or a “...