Home Improvement
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Beware of chimney fires that spread to houseNov 05, 2012 11:55 am - A small fire in the attic area of a home on the 1700 block of East Camp McDonald Road was quickly extinguished Saturday night. Firefighters said they got the call at 10:...
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Penthouse condo now exudes a lofty styleNov 05, 2012 10:51 am - Ana and Mario’s home is on the penthouse floor of an older downtown condo building. Their unit has some really great features, including high ceilings and a wood-burning...
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Ancient kitchen could be a deal-breakerNov 05, 2012 10:00 am - Kitchens remain the heart of most homes. It's not only where we cook and eat, but where friends and family gather, children do homework and daily chores are organized an...
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Don’t skimp on new bathroom accessoriesNov 04, 2012 1:01 am - Q. I’m a loyal reader and know that you have spent more time in bathrooms than just about anyone else I know. With that said, I’m doing a total remodel job of my master ...
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Do’s and don’ts for insulating an atticNov 03, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I just got a bid for insulation of my 824-square-foot attic for $1,200. That seems pretty high. The contractor would blow in cellulose insulation. But you have said t...
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Deposit should be returned if property is misrepresentedNov 02, 2012 4:00 am - Q. We bought a home in Virginia but did not actually see it during the escrow because we are serving in the military. The house was listed as 2,300 square feet, four bed...
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Price of not treating ash trees too greatOct 31, 2012 5:00 am - “Communities, if they do not treat trees, will be overwhelmed. It will cost a huge amount of money to take down trees and logistical nightmare to find enough crews to co...
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Remodeling for the holidays? Don’t go crazyOct 27, 2012 4:00 am - Are you gearing up for the fun, hectic, exciting, loving, partying, giving, family gathering season we are entering? You might be ready, but is your house ready, too? ...
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Home fix: A home ‘to-do’ checklist for fallOct 27, 2012 4:00 am - The long hot summer is finally behind us and, with the upcoming fall weather, it’s time again to fix up and spruce up our homes. I have prepared a checklist of “to-dos” ...
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Buyer of foreclosed home fears bank will keep depositOct 26, 2012 4:08 am - Q. We are buying a home that was foreclosed by the bank. Our home inspector advised us to hire a roofing contractor, an electrician and air conditioner specialist. The r...