Home Improvement
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How many electrical outlets in a bedroomJan 16, 2014 11:50 pm - Q. What are the requirements for electrical outlets in a bedroom? We are renting a two-bedroom apartment, and the second bedroom (11-by-13 feet) has only one outlet in t...
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3 fatal suburban fires show precautions the disabled, immobile must takeJan 11, 2014 7:00 am - It’s a tragic story that has replayed at least three times across the suburbs in recent months. House fire strikes. Firefighters arrive. But residents who use wheelchair...
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Toilet duel between dual-flush and single-flush optionJan 05, 2014 12:02 am - Q. My wife and I are in a disagreement over the new toilet we plan to purchase. We both want to install a high-efficiency toilet, but we have not decided on the flushing...
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Faulty information printed in real estate listingJan 02, 2014 11:25 pm - Q. We plan to sell our home and just discovered it was misrepresented when we bought it three years ago. The listing on the Realtor’s website stated the home was in an e...
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Ask the plumber: Shower bench could be the best seat in the houseDec 29, 2013 12:02 am - Q. We’re looking to install a larger shower stall in place of our bathtub. My wife and I agree that adding a shower bench would be a comfortable option. Since we’re stil...
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Roof damage can go deeper than shinglesDec 21, 2013 12:00 am - Q. I had a tree limb fall on my roof, but I could not see any damage to the shingles. There wasn’t a leak in the last rains, but when I went into the attic I found some ...
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Sellers afraid to disclose unpermitted additionDec 19, 2013 9:07 am - Q. Six years ago, we enlarged our house without a building permit. The addition was built by a qualified contractor, but we knew that didn’t make it legal. Now we are pl...
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Choose a bath ‘hydrotherapy’ to match your lifestyleDec 15, 2013 12:02 am - Q. I have been following your plumbing advice for years and have learned that planning well in advance is the key to a successful remodel job. I’m putting together my pl...
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Gift ideas for the do-it-yourselfersDec 14, 2013 12:00 am - I’m a tool guy and a handyman, so I have a pretty good insight into what handy guys and girls need. Here are some ideas that can be purchased online or at a local home o...
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Home inspector takes questionable positionDec 13, 2013 12:00 am - Q. My home is in escrow, and the deal is about to fall apart because of the buyers’ home inspector. The dispute involves four issues in the furnace closet. According to ...