Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Make sure neighbor can’t ignore property line issueAug 24, 2012 5:34 am - Q. A recent property line survey revealed that my neighbors are encroaching onto my yard. Their garage is built on the property line, and their fence and walkways are th...
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Could emerald ash borer disaster happen again?Aug 20, 2012 11:00 pm - Editor's note: Last of three parts Gurnee streets supervisor Jake Balmes became the village's first forester in 2000, although as a certified arborist he knew when ...
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How the emerald ash borer is changing the suburban landscapeAug 19, 2012 8:00 am - With more than 3 million ash trees here, the emerald ash borer is changing the suburban landscape — forever
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Weighing advantages to drop-in versus under-mount sinkAug 19, 2012 5:02 am - Q. My wife and I can’t decide on what type of kitchen sink to get for our new stone countertops. We’re down to choosing an under-mount or a drop-in. The big advantage so...
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Window replacement may trigger requirement of larger sizeAug 18, 2012 5:00 am - Q. My home was built in 1989 with upgraded windows. The double-hung, aluminum-clad, wood windows are now starting to show their age. We want new vinyl high-efficiency do...
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Training is key to a home inspection careerAug 17, 2012 5:26 am - Q. I am an active duty service member stationed in California. After my discharge, I would like to start my own home inspection business and was hoping you could offer s...
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Ask the plumber: Pull-out kitchen faucets let you ‘go with the flow’Aug 12, 2012 5:02 am - Q. I am a retired woman and never thought I would enjoy reading about plumbing, until I found your column. I’m planning to have a new kitchen faucet installed and always...
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Drought can damage foundation, cause structural damage to homeAug 11, 2012 5:00 am - Q. Watching the news, I notice that some areas of the country are receiving unprecedented amounts of rain. But where I live there is an ongoing drought and it has been s...
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Remodeling projects can boost home value as well as quality of lifeAug 11, 2012 5:00 am - Kitchen and bath remodels are widely considered the best return on investment for homeowners. But designers caution that people should prioritize house updates that will...
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Poor drainage prevents inspection under the houseAug 10, 2012 5:01 am - Q. When we purchased our home, the termite inspector found plumbing leaks under the bathroom. But the home inspector did not inspect under the building because there was...