Real Estate
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Time to switch on new lightsMar 04, 2018 5:00 am - When Jason Chroman relocated from San Francisco to the suburbs, he and his family moved into a bigger, newer house. It was all very exciting until their first electric b...
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Persian quilt design is having a moment in the U.S.Mar 04, 2018 5:00 am - Persian quilt design is having a moment in the U.S. - and not just on beds
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Fixing the floor next to a bathtubMar 04, 2018 5:00 am - Q. We had a whirlpool tub and surround put in our main bathroom a few years ago. We now have an issue where the shower has leaked onto the floor from the front edge - ma...
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Tax credit for flooded homes availableMar 04, 2018 12:00 am - Lake County residents whose houses were damaged by the July 2017 flood can qualify for income tax credits of up to $750. Some commercial properties are eligible, too. No...
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It's time to grow houseplants againMar 03, 2018 6:00 am - Houseplants are back! Decades ago, many people decorated their homes with lots of them, macramé hangers and all. Houseplants are beautiful but today, folks are purchasin...
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Flatware a little … flat? Find a set that really shinesMar 03, 2018 5:00 am - Most often, shopping for flatware must be done in person. The right fork, knife and spoon will feel right in your hand and look right to your eye — it's a highly persona...
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More on creating a competitive home mortgage marketMar 03, 2018 5:00 am - "Shifting control of appraisals to borrowers, and requiring lenders to purchase and pay for any insurance that protects lenders, would help borrowers but these changes w...
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How to settle on a price for your homeMar 03, 2018 5:00 am - Q. When we get ready to sell our home, should we pay for a professional appraiser or just rely on Realtors' suggestions? Can we call brokers if we're really going to sel...
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Questions about garage door rulesMar 03, 2018 5:00 am - Q. I heard a story on the news about a homeowners association in California that fined owners for keeping the garage door of their unit closed during the day. This was a...
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Dim-witted way to wire a ceiling fanMar 02, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Last year I installed a dimmer switch on the ceiling fan in my living room. This enabled me to control the brightness of the light, as well as the speed of the fan. D...