Home Improvement
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A sinkhole in the backyardMar 23, 2012 1:00 am - Q. I have a sinkhole in the backyard next to my well house. We had a drought seven years ago and my well also got dry, so I stopped using well water. Do you think the we...
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How to stage your house for saleMar 23, 2012 1:00 am - Are you one of the millions of people planning or trying to sell your home? Have you wondered how you could make your house more appealing than the other houses down the...
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Turning a traditional Cape Cod into a spacious, modern homeMar 23, 2012 1:00 am - Fresh from living in a tiny flat in England, Nicholas and Nikki Weber were awe-struck at the big yards surrounding suburban Twin Cities homes. “We rented an apartment in...
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Not everyone should ‘audit’ their house for energy leaksMar 20, 2012 12:07 pm - Green. It’s the color of trees and money. And sometimes, being environmentally conscious costs more money than it should. Experts recommend having an energy audit, an in...
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Attics that are open to the garage pose problemsMar 18, 2012 6:00 am - Q. I am taking advantage of the unusual February weather in Vermont to go house hunting. I've seen several 1950s-era ranches with attached garages. What baffles me is t...
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Concrete, asphalt each have their advantages for drivewaysMar 18, 2012 2:48 am - If a driveway is in need of repair or replacement, homeowners often must choose between asphalt or concrete. Some high-end driveways are brick, often with eye-catching p...
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Ask the plumber: Buy whole-house or point-of-use water filter?Mar 18, 2012 2:07 am - Q. I’m on city water and happy with our water. But, I also want to cut down on my bottled-water use and would like to install a water filter to fill my own bottles. I ha...
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How to improve your landscape before sellingMar 17, 2012 2:23 pm - Selling a house is seldom easy, and homeowners are often willing to do whatever it takes to make their home more attractive to prospective buyers. One of the areas selle...
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’80s living room fast-forwards into modern havenMar 17, 2012 2:03 pm - Leg warmers and toe socks might be making a comeback, but when it comes to interior design, the 1980s should be banished forever. Nikki and Peter purchased their home fr...
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Get started on spring cleaningMar 17, 2012 3:09 am - For homeowners, spring cleaning is one of the annual rites of spring. The return of warmer weather presents the perfect opportunity for homeowners to open the windows, l...