Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Re-create original stucco's look rather than replace itJun 21, 2015 12:00 am - Q. My husband was a plastering contractor. When we built our front porch, he covered pressure-treated lumber with marine cement to look like a Spanish stucco finish. Unf...
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When vendor offers free replacement parts, take advantageJun 14, 2015 1:00 am - Q. When we built our house 11 years ago, we had installed a 26-gauge standing seam metal roof. In the years since, two things have happened: The seams adjacent to the va...
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In the market for a house? There's an app for thatJun 13, 2015 7:38 am - A plethora of new apps that cull a range of useful information for those looking to buy, rent or renovate a home has hit the market. Some apps are designed to greatly en...
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Make the most of your tiny bathroomJun 12, 2015 6:00 am - The charming 1930s-era brick home we bought in Washington, D.C., eight years ago had exactly what we were looking for: enough space for our small family with room to gro...
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Keep central air conditioner clear and clean of debrisJun 07, 2015 12:00 am - Q. My central air conditioner is serviced every several years. It seems to be running fine, but I wonder if I can do an efficiency tuneup to it myself between regular se...
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Water tank's pressure-relief valve is key safety componentJun 07, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We have a Weil-McLain water tank operating as a third zone on our boiler. It is located next to the boiler in the usual small room in the lower level of our raised ra...
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How to take back your garageJun 06, 2015 7:00 am - “The garage is where clutter goes to die,” jokes Amanda M. LeBlanc, a professional organizer in Birmingham, Alabama. Many of you said the same thing in Consumer Reports'...
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Ask your local plumbing suppliers about waxless toilet sealMay 24, 2015 1:00 am - By Henri De Marne Q. I love your column and want to thank you for all the wonderful advice you have given over the years. In a recent column, you mentioned a newer waxle...
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From plantings to lighting, plan for the perfect partyMay 24, 2015 1:00 am - Your child is graduating from high school or college. A family member is getting married and you want to throw the reception or a shower. Your spouse is turning 40, 50 o...
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Don't let your laundry room be an afterthoughtMay 22, 2015 6:00 am - The humble laundry room — although vital to the function of a household — has a reputation for being bland, dingy and tucked away in a basement or closet. You don't have...