Henri de Marne
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How to care for stainless steel utensilsMay 21, 2017 6:00 am - Q. First, let me say I miss reading your column that was published in the Daily Herald. I looked forward to reading it weekly. My problem and question is that my Wallace...
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Several solutions suggested for flooded backyardMay 14, 2017 6:00 am - Editor's note: Late last year, one of the Daily Herald's syndicated services stopped distributing Henri de Marni's home repair column. However, following a deal directly...
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De Marne pens his farewell columnOct 30, 2016 6:00 am - Dear readers, this is my farewell. Newspapers have had financial woes for many years, and it is not getting any better. The digital age is taking over. So my column has ...
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Replacement windows vary in performance and reliabilityOct 23, 2016 6:00 am - Q. In the very near future, I will replace five wood windows with new vinyl windows. The windows are your standard-sized bedroom windows - no fancy designs or dimensions...
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Like water, air will always flow along the easiest pathOct 16, 2016 6:00 am - Q. I am an avid reader of your column each week, and I have learned a lot from it. I know you have mentioned my problem before and would appreciate your help. We have a ...
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Fading siding likely needs some new paintOct 09, 2016 6:00 am - Q. I have been reading your weekly column for quite a few years. It is very interesting. Our home in Florida has a color problem with the vinyl siding. The siding is med...
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Penetrating sealer is preferred for protecting concreteOct 02, 2016 6:00 am - Q. Hello, I am a faithful reader of your column in the Daily Herald in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. In the next couple of weeks, I am having new concrete front step...
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Smell from deceased critter creates issue in rental homeSep 18, 2016 6:00 am - Q. I own a rental house here in town. Apparently, there is a bad odor on the second floor, which is probably due to a dead animal. I remember hearing an animal in the wa...
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Homeowners dealing with a bubbling, splashing toiletSep 11, 2016 5:00 am - Q. I really your enjoy your weekly column on home repair; it is very interesting and even more informative. I've had an ongoing issue with my toilet and I was hoping you...
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Cleaning solution, elbow grease needed for outdoor projectAug 28, 2016 5:00 am - Q. I saw a column of yours in the paper a few months ago and I can't remember what you told the person. I have been in my home for 11 years and the previous owner put o...