Home Improvement
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New toilet seat options can enhance your bathroomJan 20, 2013 12:02 am - Q. Your column has taught me a lot about plumbing. My new project is to change out my very old toilet seat that is falling apart. As per your advice in past columns, I’m...
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Chef's kitchen serves up fine designJan 19, 2013 4:00 am - As the owner of the best roti shop in town, Miranda knows her way around a kitchen. Her restaurant work zone is functional and equipped; but now that she's retiring, she...
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Homemade bait will banish cricketsJan 19, 2013 4:00 am - Q. Can you please print the information on how to get rid of crickets? A. Camel crickets, also known as cave crickets and spider crickets, find a dark damp basement or c...
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Asbestos inspector misses interior duct insulationJan 18, 2013 4:39 am - Q. I own a vacant home that was vandalized by thieves. They stole all the copper piping and left the water running inside. The house was flooded for days before the dama...
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Three spots to tackle in your houseJan 17, 2013 5:00 am - I’m one of the most disorganized people in the world. I run at such a high speed, my home is in constant chaos. So this January, I’m resolving to change my ways. I’m goi...
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Three projects that will take your staircase up a notchJan 13, 2013 4:00 am - Just because staircases are functional and constantly getting stepped on doesn't mean they don't deserve a little interior design respect, too. These three projects prov...
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Why bathroom traps, vents should be up to codeJan 12, 2013 4:00 am - Q. Last week my home was inspected for the buyer. When my agent gave me the buyer’s request for repairs, one thing took me by surprise. I have lived in this home for mor...
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The new shining star of the kitchen is high-gloss cabinetryJan 12, 2013 4:00 am - After shunning them for years in favor of wood and wood veneer, homeowners have fallen in love again with laminate kitchen cabinets — not the kind that look like wood, b...
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Having no gas service prevents proper home inspectionJan 11, 2013 4:21 am - Q. We sold our house several months ago, and the lady who bought it hired a home inspector. The gas service was turned off at the time of the inspection because the hous...
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Things to consider before adding a greenhouseJan 06, 2013 4:00 am - Many men and women with a passion for gardening hope to one day have a greenhouse they can call their own. Though greenhouses are a great place for gardeners to hone the...