Home Improvement
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How much mold is too much?Nov 23, 2013 12:00 am - Q. My house sold recently, but an inspection turned up mold in the foundation. My house has a narrow crawl, and the heating ducts and plumbing are in the crawl. The insp...
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Who should pay for home inspector’s damage?Nov 21, 2013 11:11 pm - Q. I am a Realtor and am having a problem with damage done during a home inspection. The property is one of my listings, so I represent the seller. The inspector was tes...
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Fire up your backyard landscapingNov 17, 2013 12:00 am - A fire pit is quite doable for anyone with a backyard who wants to create a relaxing evening outdoor amenity. Fire extends your outdoor living season well beyond the sum...
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Wall-mounted faucets can top standard faucet choicesNov 16, 2013 11:02 pm - Q. We’re saving up for a nice little bathroom remodeling job and will be on a strict budget. The job will include replacing our old bathroom sink and faucet. We have a s...
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Longtime buildjng pro designs a 'forever' homeNov 16, 2013 11:00 pm - You might expect Josh Baker, who owns a remodeling business, to constantly tinker with his own home. But Josh and his wife, Jill, always knew they wanted to stay in thei...
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Home inspector delivers report too late for saleNov 14, 2013 11:00 pm - Q. I recently purchased a home and hired a home inspector while there was still time to negotiate with the seller. But the inspector took four days to prepare the inspec...
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You can add a sink to your kitchen islandNov 10, 2013 12:02 am - Q. We recently moved and our new kitchen has a nice island area with a natural stone countertop, but no sink! We have a basement under the kitchen, so I guess to save co...
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Raise the house, lower the flood riskNov 09, 2013 12:00 am - Eileen Benner says elevating her home in Atlantic City, N.J., was a “no-brainer” after it suffered extensive flood damage during Superstorm Sandy. “I would tell anybody ...
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Replace a deck with pressure-treated lumberNov 08, 2013 11:00 pm - Q. Am trying to decide whether to use pressure-treated decking or composite as a replacement for my deck, which is 11 years old. Being in the “Elderly Class,” we do not ...
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Should a contractor do your home inspection?Nov 07, 2013 11:06 pm - Q. I am planning to buy a home but don’t know who the home inspectors are in my area. On the other hand, I have a good friend who is a licensed general contractor, and h...