Home Improvement
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7 small swaps to live with fewer toxic chemicals
Oct 28, 2025 5:16 pm - Experts share seven strategies for keeping yourself safe from toxic chemicals.
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What is the best way to deal with termites?Oct 28, 2025 6:15 am - My husband and I disagree over what to do about the termites in our home.
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Sellers misrepresented illegal gas lineOct 26, 2025 2:00 am - After purchasing a condo, we discovered the gas line was improperly installed. Are the sellers responsible for replacing it, or must we swallow the cost?
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As US wood tariffs kick in, kitchen cabinet companies look for a silver lining
Oct 22, 2025 10:40 am - Cabinet dealers, interior designers and remodeling contractors in the U.S. hope new tariffs on imported kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and upholstered wooden furniture that kicked in Tuesday will create more business for them and eventually boost domestic production of those products.
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‘As is’ home purchase reveals plumbing problems after the factOct 14, 2025 6:15 am - On the day of our home inspection, there was no hot water, because the bank refused to turn on the gas service. Because of this, the home inspector did not discover that the upstairs bathrooms were piped with hot water only.
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This hidden electricity drain can have a massive impact
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Fortune Brands opens new campus headquarters in DeerfieldOct 04, 2025 1:30 pm - Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc., an industry leader in home, security and digital products, has opened its new headquarters in Deerfield.
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Should home inspectors disclose asbestos?Oct 03, 2025 12:16 pm - The home inspector I hired never mentioned that the floor tiles and air duct insulation contain asbestos. Shouldn't he have pointed this out?
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A guide to energy-efficient kitchen hacksSep 30, 2025 6:06 pm - The pros and cons of using small countertop appliances versus kitchen ranges/ovens for cooking.
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Sellers accused of not disclosing moldSep 30, 2025 1:51 pm - Buying a home without a home inspection and then complaining about undisclosed defects is like buying a pair of shoes without trying them on and then complaining that they don’t fit.