Home Improvement
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Your home is too boring. Let’s get a little weird.
Feb 17, 2026 4:16 pm - Interior designer Lily Walters has a word for anyone looking to have a more interesting, expressive home. “I want it to be weird,” she says.
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Refunds from negligent home inspectorsFeb 17, 2026 2:08 pm - After we bought our home, multiple problems were discovered. None were reported by our home inspector. When we called to complain, he said his liability is limited to a refund of his inspection fee.
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How repurposing historic buildings breathes new life into the Tri-CitiesFeb 12, 2026 3:30 am - Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles have joined the trend of repurposing old buildings for new uses, with historic structures renovated into apartments, restaurants, businesses and community spaces.
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Homeowner concerned about foundationFeb 10, 2026 4:00 pm - I found a house that I really like, but the home inspection report says there may be foundation problems. How can I determine the cost to fix the foundation, and if in it actually needs to be fixed?
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A guide to surviving lengthy home renovationsFeb 03, 2026 4:28 pm - Homeowners about to embark on lengthy renovation projects can embrace these tips to come through on the other side relatively unscathed.
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Homeowner uncertain about vinyl sidingFeb 02, 2026 6:15 am - The plywood siding on our house is rotted in many places. We're planning to install vinyl siding over it, but we've got some questions that need answers before we go ahead.
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Homeowner nearly burned by TV plumberJan 26, 2026 5:31 pm - I've owned my home for 25 years and have never had a serious plumbing problem. But recently, the toilet has been running off and on for no reason.
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Electric infloor heating can improve comfort on cold daysJan 26, 2026 5:00 am - We set our thermostat lower to save, but my feet are always cold. Is infloor electric radiant more efficient than resistance electric heating and can it be used under carpeting?
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How to spot foundation issues at homeJan 20, 2026 6:53 pm - Foundation issues are a component of homeownership that can be easy to forget, as such concerns are not necessarily evident in frequently visited areas of a home. A found...
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Blasting heat at home and still freezing? There are easy fixes to save money and stay warmJan 20, 2026 4:47 pm - Heat may be leaking out of your house, leaving you feeling a chill on the coldest days of winter. Here are some tips to help.