Home Improvement
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New fixture improves singin’ in the showerMar 17, 2013 4:01 am - Q. I’m a loyal reader and know you’re always up-to-date with plumbing products. That said, a friend recently told me about a new shower head that plays music. Can you pl...
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Local company greatly improves sump pump technologyMar 16, 2013 5:00 am - No one can deny it is comforting to hear your sump pump kick on when the rain is falling or the snow is rapidly melting. Water problems can be a nightmare for homeowners...
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A look at ground fault circuit interruptersMar 16, 2013 3:00 am - Q. In the past you’ve written about special outlets for the garage. What should I install? I’m selling my house to my son and I want everything to be safe. A. Your quest...
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Buyers should attend their home inspectionMar 15, 2013 5:22 am - Q. Our home inspection is scheduled for next week. This is the first time we’ve bought a home, and we’re not sure what to do and what not to do. Our agent says it’s not ...
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Elongated toilet may still fit tight spaceMar 10, 2013 12:02 am - Q. I enjoy your take on plumbing and hope you can help me. We’re replacing our old round front toilet and I would like to put in an elongated toilet. My husband says the...
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Woodworking no longer a hobby just for middle-aged menMar 09, 2013 4:00 am - Knit something, grow something, pickle something — in a world where technology means you rarely have to lift a finger, more people are looking for things to do with thei...
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Drains, catch pans needed for attic for appliancesMar 09, 2013 3:00 am - Q. I recently converted the attic space in my home to a bedroom, bathroom and laundry. I hired a contractor with years of experience to design and complete the work, and...
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What to do after your home inspectionMar 08, 2013 3:11 am - Q. We are buying a house. The home inspection is scheduled for next week, but we’re not sure what to do once we get the report. Is the inspection report just for our inf...
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Beverage faucet may fit the billMar 03, 2013 12:02 am - Q. I plan on remodeling my kitchen. One feature planned is a small prep sink for my small kitchen island. I only need cold water to this sink and because of the tight ar...
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Lint-filled clothes dryer is a fire hazardsMar 02, 2013 3:00 am - The newspaper headlines read, “An early Friday morning house fire killed a mother, her daughter and another family member.” The fire probably started “in or near a cloth...