Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Cramped kitchen treated to tasteful makeoverMay 26, 2012 1:00 am - The kitchen is the heart of the home, but what do you do if your kitchen is distinctly unappetizing? Victor and May inherited a dysfunctional kitchen renovation from the...
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All about backyard chickensMay 26, 2012 1:00 am - Many homeowners are drawn to the idea of raising backyard chickens because the flavor of fresh eggs can’t be beat. There are many other benefits, too. Chickens help you ...
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Home inspector: Homeowners association won’t repair propertyMay 25, 2012 5:35 am - Q. For the past six years, the board of directors of our condo association has been dragging their feet on major repairs, including water damage and mold. Each homeowner...
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Ask the plumber: Finishing up on faucet finishesMay 20, 2012 5:00 am - In a recent column I addressed a question about a brushed-nickel finish for a bathroom faucet. I discussed how nickel is a popular choice for kitchen and bathroom faucet...
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Industry Insider: Dan Mayer, Dan Mayer, Northwest MetalcraftMay 19, 2012 5:58 am - Make hay while the sun shines! Or, put another way, get outside and enjoy the good weather while it lasts. That seems to the sentiment of Chicago area homeowners as a gr...
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Super handyman: Don’t trust your eyes only; use a level on your projectsMay 18, 2012 5:47 am - Have you ever finished a project and noticed that one side is crooked, not true or not even? It doesn’t matter how great the paint job is if the trim is not straight. Wh...
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How inspectors examine your homeMay 18, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I don't understand how a home inspector who is not an electrician can evaluate an electrical system; who is not a plumber can evaluate a plumbing system; who is not a...
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Home repair: Elbow grease may brighten yellowed tilesMay 13, 2012 5:46 am - Q. I am hoping you know of a solution for the yellowing of my white vinyl floor tiles. Two years ago, after a summer of hot days, the tiles turned yellow in all areas no...
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Ask the plumber: Matching bath-fixture finishes should be simpleMay 13, 2012 1:00 am - Q. Thanks for all the free plumbing advice you have given me over the years! I’m installing new faucets and towel bars in my master bathroom. The finish on the fauc...
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Week 2 finalists for Get Your Summer On backyard makeover contestMay 13, 2012 1:00 am - Week 2 of our “Get Your Summer On” series and backyard makeover contest brings four more finalists, as well as some advice on how to landscape your yard to fit your drea...