Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Manufactured fire logs burn cleaner but cost more than woodNov 21, 2024 3:21 pm - If you’re thinking of sitting in front of a cozy fire in the fireplace this season, you might want to consider fire log options. Burning real wood can release ash and smoke into your home, while manufactured options using coffee grounds or sawdust burn cleaner.
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House inspector banned by seller’s agentsNov 19, 2024 11:38 pm - The seller’s agent is refusing to work with the buyer’s choice of home inspector. Is that legal?
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Bankers need not disclose?Nov 13, 2024 12:03 am - Do banks really not have to disclose deficits they discover after acquiring a property? That’s the million-dollar question.
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Buyer worried about gas line easementNov 07, 2024 6:15 am - Buyer gets nervous about a potential house after learning about a gas line easement in the backyard.
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Affordable ways to update your kitchenOct 30, 2024 5:01 am - When it comes to home improvement projects, you’re likely to get the most bang for your buck in terms of return on investment at resale time by putting dollars into the most important room in your abode: the kitchen. The problem is that it can be downright daunting to afford a kitchen redo, especially considering the higher cost of materials and labor nowadays.
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Home inspector overlooks water heater problemOct 30, 2024 1:42 am - Water heater problem was overlooked by the home inspector. Does he owe the buyers a new water heater?
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Competence and ethics in real estate disclosureOct 23, 2024 1:36 am - In home sales, the disclosure of defects is hindered by several factors, including homeowners who don’t know the extent of defects, home inspectors who fail to recognize defects and the ethics of those involved in the sale. A buyer’s best protection is to make sure they hire their own, competent inspector.
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Buyer laments seller’s refusal to sellOct 15, 2024 7:33 pm - A buyer is upset that a deal fell through when the sellers changed their mind. But could it be a blessing in disguise?
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Economical home gadgets that make your life feel more luxuriousOct 08, 2024 10:44 pm - You don't need a six-figure income, a fancy house or a lot of tech-savvy to benefit from the latest crop of smart home tech.
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First-time buyer overwhelmed by fixer-upperOct 08, 2024 10:29 pm - A novice who buys a fixer-upper with the idea of remodeling and renting it out seeks advice on where to start with repairs.