Home Improvement
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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...
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On homes and real estate: Taxes based on property valueMar 17, 2012 1:56 am - Q. I own 30 acres of vacant land. I wanted to build a pole barn on the property. The town would not permit it unless I had a house built there first. To get the ball rol...
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Get ready for spring cleaning with quick and easy decisions, not tough onesMar 17, 2012 1:47 am - You’ve got a workout plan and a diet plan for your physical health. But what about your house? An organization plan may be just the answer. The key to getting started is...