Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Home fix: Add joists, beam to correct sagging floorsDec 08, 2012 7:00 am - Q. I have an older home with a crawlspace foundation. My problem is the floors sag in the living room to the point where it’s hard to keep a lamp steady on the end table...
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Now is time for tool maintenanceDec 08, 2012 4:00 am - You can avoid the silent treatment from your power tools in the spring by providing some tender loving care before storing them in the fall. Gasoline-powered garden gea...
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Home inspector: Additions to home were never finalizedDec 07, 2012 4:27 am - Q. We are purchasing a home and have agreed to buy it as is. This includes a patio enclosure that was built without a permit. The seller has agreed to pay the fines levi...
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Apps that make home-design projects easierDec 07, 2012 12:00 am - Mobile technology has broadened our horizons in so many ways. Applications on smartphones and tablets even have become useful to homeowners who are remodeling or redecor...
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Safety first when it comes to holiday lightsDec 06, 2012 11:00 am - Roughly 12,500 people are treated each for injuries sustained while putting up holiday lights and decorating Christmas trees. To help keep your holiday safe, here are so...
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LED lights v. regular holiday lightsDec 05, 2012 10:00 am - If you're interested in keeping down your electricity costs this year, you might try LED lights. LED lights use 90% less energy than traditional lights, which can add up...
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Family plumbing company thrives in Arlington HeightsDec 03, 2012 5:00 am - An interview with Tom, Kevin and Rob Ryan of Central Plumbing Company Inc. in Arlington Heights. Q: Describe your business, what do you do? A: Central Plumbing Company I...
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Termite evidence found 12 years after saleDec 03, 2012 3:10 am - Q. When I bought my home 12 years ago, the seller disclosed that she had no knowledge of any termites. Last week, I discovered evidence of termites, so I called a pest i...
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Bridge-style faucet makes splash in kitchenDec 02, 2012 4:02 am - Q. I’m going to install a new kitchen faucet and sink in the near future. I’m looking at the new bridge-type faucets. When did they come on the scene, how are they insta...
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There are several options when fixing a squeaky floorDec 01, 2012 4:00 am - Q. How do you repair squeaking floors? The house is 47 years old and just walking across the floors creates a squeak. But it’s only in certain areas, not the whole floor...