Home Improvement
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Is home inspector liable after one year?Dec 14, 2012 4:36 am - Q. When we bought our house, the home inspector found nothing wrong with the heating system. One month after moving in, we turned on the furnace but got no heat on the s...
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Nation's 12 'Prettiest Painted Places” includes colorful, hidden gemsDec 08, 2012 10:00 pm - If you want to see the prettiest painted communities in America, you're going to need a lot of time, several tanks of gas, and a state-of-the-art GPS. The Paint Quality ...
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Home fix: Add joists, beam to correct sagging floorsDec 08, 2012 7:00 am - Q. I have an older home with a crawlspace foundation. My problem is the floors sag in the living room to the point where it’s hard to keep a lamp steady on the end table...
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Now is time for tool maintenanceDec 08, 2012 4:00 am - You can avoid the silent treatment from your power tools in the spring by providing some tender loving care before storing them in the fall. Gasoline-powered garden gea...
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Home inspector: Additions to home were never finalizedDec 07, 2012 4:27 am - Q. We are purchasing a home and have agreed to buy it as is. This includes a patio enclosure that was built without a permit. The seller has agreed to pay the fines levi...
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Apps that make home-design projects easierDec 07, 2012 12:00 am - Mobile technology has broadened our horizons in so many ways. Applications on smartphones and tablets even have become useful to homeowners who are remodeling or redecor...
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Safety first when it comes to holiday lightsDec 06, 2012 11:00 am - Roughly 12,500 people are treated each for injuries sustained while putting up holiday lights and decorating Christmas trees. To help keep your holiday safe, here are so...
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LED lights v. regular holiday lightsDec 05, 2012 10:00 am - If you're interested in keeping down your electricity costs this year, you might try LED lights. LED lights use 90% less energy than traditional lights, which can add up...
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Family plumbing company thrives in Arlington HeightsDec 03, 2012 5:00 am - An interview with Tom, Kevin and Rob Ryan of Central Plumbing Company Inc. in Arlington Heights. Q: Describe your business, what do you do? A: Central Plumbing Company I...
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Termite evidence found 12 years after saleDec 03, 2012 3:10 am - Q. When I bought my home 12 years ago, the seller disclosed that she had no knowledge of any termites. Last week, I discovered evidence of termites, so I called a pest i...