Home Improvement
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Modular construction expands houses in a dayOct 07, 2012 1:00 am - Modular construction expands houses in a day
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Real estate agent offended by disclosure adviceOct 05, 2012 5:42 am - Q. An article on your website stated that real estate agents, sellers and home inspectors should disclose neighborhood conditions, besides the usual property defects. I ...
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Open floor plans expand the kitchenOct 05, 2012 5:06 am - Today’s kitchens are less kitcheny than ever. People live in their kitchens. They cook, watch TV, read, use the computer, eat and entertain family and friends. It’s the ...
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Price of granite counters has fallenOct 02, 2012 3:14 pm - Homeowners today are investing in their homes for their own enjoyment. They are improving their kitchens and baths, in particular, so that they and their families can be...
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Nicor, ComEd offer rebates for energy efficient homesOct 02, 2012 2:44 pm - When Caryn Rosborough and her husband, Matt, started talking to builders about a new Elgin home, they were intrigued by the talk of high energy efficiency. They learned ...
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Wrought iron business preserves a beautiful craftSep 29, 2012 11:00 pm - Most people simply view a fence as a finishing touch … perhaps, a fixture meant to disappear in the background, or a simple way to provide direction. That's it. Yet for ...
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This contractor’s terms are not acceptableSep 29, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I hired a general contractor to oversee a home renovation to my property, a 988-square-foot, two-story farmhouse. The contractor charges me 20 percent plus an hourly ...
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Negotiating repairs is a test of willsSep 28, 2012 4:18 am - Q. We just accepted a purchase offer on our home. The buyers’ home inspection report says the carport roof and many of the framing members under the roof need to be repl...
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Avoid costly repairs to your home’s septic tank systemSep 28, 2012 4:17 am - If you own a home and are not on a public sewage system, chances are you have a private septic system. A septic system is composed of a septic tank and a leaching field ...
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Get tips, learn techniques at Old House New House Home ShowSep 26, 2012 12:16 pm - Tips from the experts. The latest products for home repair and remodeling. Ideas for increasing your home’s value. You’ll find them all this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. ...