Home Improvement
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Homeowner strikes out with shady, inept contractorsApr 10, 2016 4:00 am - Q. In October and November of 2009, I had my aluminum windows replaced with vinyl windows, the aluminum siding replaced with vinyl and the roof replaced (complete tear-o...
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Be aware of home inspection red flagsApr 08, 2016 2:00 am - Home inspections are helpful for home buyers who hope their dream home has no major flaws. A house is like a car: It needs ongoing maintenance, and some parts have a lim...
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Pink-tinged ice likely a result of iron in waterApr 03, 2016 1:00 am - Q. I enjoy your column in the Daily Herald. I am hoping you can help with our unusual problem. We bought a new refrigerator (Maytag), and for the first time we have an i...
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These designer dustpans might sweep you off your feetApr 02, 2016 7:00 am - Is there any tool more utilitarian than a dustpan? Living in a small apartment, I use the plain plastic one under my kitchen sink as much as any other cleaning tool. But...
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Tricks for tackling the most challenging household choresApr 02, 2016 1:00 am - When it comes to household chores, we're all guilty of playing favorites. Even Becky Rapinchuk, who has made a career of sharing housekeeping tips on her blog Clean Mama...
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Pizza ovens are hot for the kitchen or backyardMar 26, 2016 7:12 am - LAS VEGAS - Pizza Hut is fine when you feel like going out. But pizza home is the newest trend, with pizza ovens designed for the kitchen or backyard. This spring, one o...
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Get your deck in shape for the summerMar 19, 2016 7:19 am - It's been covered with snow for a few months, a behemoth in the backyard doused in white powder. Or perhaps it's just been laying bare, the patio furniture that's usual...
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Call in the pros when a job demands skill and experienceMar 13, 2016 12:00 am - Q. Our early 1900s house has a fieldstone foundation. Over the last several years, both large and small cracks have developed in the mortar, some of which I have filled ...
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How to build the custom home you've always wantedMar 12, 2016 6:16 am - As Anne and Kevin Boyce's children grew, the couple recognized their beloved home seemed to shrink and their hilly, nearly nonexistent yard didn't offer space for outdoo...
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Water-saving toilets can reduce bill by $120 a yearMar 06, 2016 12:00 am - Q. We are remodeling both bathrooms and will need new toilets. One old toilet leaks and the other does not flush well. What is the best type of new water-saving toilet t...