Home Improvement
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EarthPaint marks 10 years with rare Halloween decoration giveawaySep 18, 2023 11:00 pm - EarthPaint is helping homeowners get a hold of rare Halloween yard decorations as spooky season arrives. "We've always been about upgrading environments, whether it's th...
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Bargain home inspectors are no bargainSep 17, 2023 6:00 am - Q: When we bought our home, the Realtor recommended a particular home inspector because, as she put it, "He doesn't charge as much as the others." At the time, we though...
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Tax incentives aid your home improvement plansSep 17, 2023 6:00 am - Homeowners who suffered from hot air-leak through failing windows and doors this summer - and cold air whistling in last winter - should consider replacing them as soon ...
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Buyer concerned about asbestos sidingSep 10, 2023 7:00 am - Q: We're about to buy an old house that has asbestos siding and are unsure about whether to proceed with the purchase. We have two children and are very concerned about ...
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Historic Elgin House Tour to feature six homes in Spring-Douglas DistrictSep 04, 2023 11:00 pm - Tour the interiors of six homes in the Spring-Douglas Historic District during the 41st annual Historic Elgin House Tour on Sept. 9-10. New this year, the historic house...
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Mold behind wallpaper was not disclosedSep 03, 2023 7:00 am - Q: We recently sold our home and made full disclosure of every defect we could think of. The buyers hired a home inspector, and we repaired all of the defects listed in ...
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New home with drainage problemsAug 27, 2023 7:00 am - Q: We bought a newly built home about three years ago. Since then, we have been dealing with drainage issues, mainly pooling rainwater in the backyard. We've worked with...
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St. Charles grant funding to go to rehab projects at three historic propertiesAug 23, 2023 11:00 pm - The St. Charles City Council unanimously approved facade improvement grants totally $36,588 to three local historic buildings at its most recent meeting on Aug. 21. Gra...
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Woodland Windows and Doors awarded ProVia Platinum Dealer for 2023Aug 20, 2023 11:00 pm - Woodland Windows and Doors in Roselle is recognized as a ProVia Platinum dealer for 2023. ProVia's recognition for those who have demonstrated the highest level of com...
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Inspector's estimates on repair costs are unreliableAug 20, 2023 7:00 am - Q: When we bought our home, the home inspection report included estimated costs to repair the reported defects. The conclusion of the report stated all of the problems f...