Home Improvement
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Kitchen-sink choice leaves her feeling drainedSep 08, 2013 1:02 am - Q. I plan on having a new kitchen sink installed this fall and I’m stuck on what type to get. Because I don’t have a dishwasher, I like the idea of having one large sing...
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What do dark stains on your roof mean?Sep 06, 2013 1:00 am - Q. Many of the homes in our subdivision are 12 to 15 years old. In the last couple of years, I have noticed that many roofs, including our own, have dark stains flowing ...
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Homeowner worried about asbestos ceilingsSep 06, 2013 12:02 am - Q. Our home was built in 1979 and has “popcorn” ceilings in most rooms. We started to scrape it off but stopped when someone suggested it might have asbestos. Our neighb...
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Soap-dispenser options for a bathroomAug 31, 2013 1:01 am - Q. You seem to make tricky plumbing questions easy to understand, so I’m hoping for some good news. I’m removing my old bathroom vanity, countertop and sink to gain a li...
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Palatine couple wins $7,000 backyard makeoverAug 30, 2013 11:36 am - A Palatine family last month became the lucky winners of a $7,000 yard renovation through the Archadeck “Dream Backyard Makeover” contest. The Hall family — Amanda, Jere...
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Make sure blame for inspection is placed on right shouldersAug 30, 2013 11:32 am - Q. We had a lousy home inspection experience. When we bought our house, our inspector said there appeared to be roof problems and issues with mold. He admitted that he w...
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Enjoy a bath in ‘sparkling’ waterAug 25, 2013 1:01 am - Q. I’m a big fan of your column and need a little help. My wife and I are thinking about remodeling our bathroom and want to include a whirlpool. But, we’re looking for ...
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How to design a closet that worksAug 25, 2013 1:00 am - It seems like we never have enough closet space, and it seems the little space we have in our closets is crammed and unorganized. Let’s see how we can fix that. Start by...
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Furniture fair focuses on eco-friendly items for kitchen, bathAug 25, 2013 1:00 am - NEW YORK — The confluence of aesthetically appealing with environmentally accountable solutions for kitchens and baths produced a flood of colorful, creative designs in ...
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Ceiling fans that give style a whirlAug 24, 2013 1:00 am - In the hot summer months, a ceiling fan can be critical. It can help circulate air, cool a room and lower electricity bills. But is it a design no-no? “Most designers wa...