Articles filed under Home Improvement
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FHA appraisers are not home inspectorsAug 19, 2025 5:56 pm - Many homebuyers are unclear about the difference between an appraisal and a home inspection. Because of this, they forego a home inspection and are surprised when problems are discovered after the close of escrow.
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The best blue paint colors, according to design prosAug 19, 2025 5:16 pm - As a paint color, blue is endlessly versatile, in part because it works well with many other colors. Here are nine shades of blue that designers swear by.
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Overwhelmed by chores? Try ‘batching’Aug 12, 2025 5:42 pm - If you find yourself forever multitasking but never really accomplishing anything, batching may be the solution your stressed-out mind needs.
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The case for carpetAug 12, 2025 5:31 pm - Wall-to-wall carpet has long been derided as suburban and dated. But some believe it deserves a second chance.
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Tennis balls and other hacks to get rid of ugly scuff marks on wallsAug 12, 2025 5:01 pm - What is the best way to clean scuff marks made from rubber wheelchair wheels off painted drywall and enamel-painted doors?
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Why you shouldn’t heat your home with a clothes dryerAug 12, 2025 11:14 am - Are dryer vent diverters sold in hardware stores and used to provide extra heat in a home illegal?
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Is there a way to hang something heavy from the ceiling safely?Aug 05, 2025 5:15 pm - I want to install a pull-up bar in my garage, which has drywall on the ceiling. How do I make sure the bar doesn’t come crashing down on me?
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Homeowner frustrated with builderAug 05, 2025 1:37 pm - We had a large custom home built by a contractor about three years ago. Since then, we've had three ongoing problems.
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Add window film for energy savings and UV protectionJul 30, 2025 5:42 pm - Installing window film improves home energy efficiency year-round. It blocks summer heat, retains winter warmth, and reduces fading.
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Weeds are taking over the cracks in my driveway. What can I do?Jul 30, 2025 4:43 pm - Our concrete driveway was poured with wooden spacers between the sections. Now the wood has rotted and weeds have taken over. How can I get rid of them?