Home Improvement
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Prices for home remodeling outpaced inflation in the second quarter due to labor costs
Sep 30, 2025 10:52 am - The cost of home repair and remodeling projects is up compared to a year ago and running ahead of inflation overall, according to a report from data analytics company Verisk.
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Buyers find undisclosed electrical problemSep 23, 2025 2:13 pm - We bought a triplex about a year ago and hired a home inspector to find the defects. But he missed something that could cost us a lot of money.
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A 20-minute ‘closing shift’ gets you more than a clean kitchen
Sep 16, 2025 4:51 pm - Establishing a “closing shift” routine in your kitchen can streamline your evenings and make your mornings run a little more smoothly, by helping you take control of one of the most used spaces of your home.
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Honey oak is back in our homes. Just don’t call it honey oak.
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Buyer steps into cracked bathtubSep 16, 2025 2:41 pm - The home I just bought has a cracked bathtub. The sellers tried to fix the crack, but the patch cracked the first time I stepped into the tub.
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Energy-efficient windows and doors available with more than 200 custom glass optionsSep 14, 2025 4:00 am - American Thermal Window of Chicago and Sahara Window and Doors of Niles have added another brand to their repertoire and now offer 11 window lines and 58 different door styles, with 36 standard paint and stain combinations and more than 200 custom glass options.
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Buyers find undisclosed mold in basementSep 09, 2025 6:15 am - We purchased our first home about two months ago, and we hired a home inspector to check it out. But two months after moving in we discovered black mold in the basement.
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10 quick cleaning projects for the last days of summer
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Does window replacement require a permit?Sep 02, 2025 6:10 pm - I'm planning to replace all the windows in the house. Is a building permit required for window replacement?
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Micro-organizing is key to a tidy home. Here’s how to try it for 30 days