Home Improvement
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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...
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Instant, steaming hot water for your kitchenOct 21, 2012 4:02 am - Q. I am constantly boiling water to prepare meals for my family. To speed things up, I’m thinking about having a hot-water dispenser installed on the kitchen sink. I hav...
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Winners of 'Painted Ladies' contest announcedOct 21, 2012 4:00 am - Each autumn as the leaves change and fall throughout the suburbs, a celebration of color takes place around Chicago. It's not just the beauty of the trees that is celebr...
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Older ducts may not move air efficientlyOct 20, 2012 5:00 am - Q. This summer we had trouble cooling our second-floor bedrooms. I had a window unit installed, but it takes away from the charm of my older home. However, I can remove ...