Home Improvement
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How to replace front door with sidelightsMay 26, 2012 1:00 am - Q. I have an old wooden front door with sidelights. The door is in bad shape and leaky, but the sidelights are fine. Is it possible to replace just the door and not the ...
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Ask the plumber: ‘Smart-divide’ model can solve sink dilemmaMay 26, 2012 1:00 am - Q. This is another one of those can-you-help-my-relationship? plumbing questions. My husband and I are in a serious debate about our new kitchen sink. We’re remodeling t...
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Cramped kitchen treated to tasteful makeoverMay 26, 2012 1:00 am - The kitchen is the heart of the home, but what do you do if your kitchen is distinctly unappetizing? Victor and May inherited a dysfunctional kitchen renovation from the...
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All about backyard chickensMay 26, 2012 1:00 am - Many homeowners are drawn to the idea of raising backyard chickens because the flavor of fresh eggs can’t be beat. There are many other benefits, too. Chickens help you ...
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Home inspector: Homeowners association won’t repair propertyMay 25, 2012 5:35 am - Q. For the past six years, the board of directors of our condo association has been dragging their feet on major repairs, including water damage and mold. Each homeowner...
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Ask the plumber: Finishing up on faucet finishesMay 20, 2012 5:00 am - In a recent column I addressed a question about a brushed-nickel finish for a bathroom faucet. I discussed how nickel is a popular choice for kitchen and bathroom faucet...
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Industry Insider: Dan Mayer, Dan Mayer, Northwest MetalcraftMay 19, 2012 5:58 am - Make hay while the sun shines! Or, put another way, get outside and enjoy the good weather while it lasts. That seems to the sentiment of Chicago area homeowners as a gr...
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Super handyman: Don’t trust your eyes only; use a level on your projectsMay 18, 2012 5:47 am - Have you ever finished a project and noticed that one side is crooked, not true or not even? It doesn’t matter how great the paint job is if the trim is not straight. Wh...
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How inspectors examine your homeMay 18, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I don't understand how a home inspector who is not an electrician can evaluate an electrical system; who is not a plumber can evaluate a plumbing system; who is not a...
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Home repair: Elbow grease may brighten yellowed tilesMay 13, 2012 5:46 am - Q. I am hoping you know of a solution for the yellowing of my white vinyl floor tiles. Two years ago, after a summer of hot days, the tiles turned yellow in all areas no...