Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Study: Sunroom market size to double by 2035Feb 24, 2026 6:37 pm - The market research experts at Business Research Insights report that the three-season sunroom market size is projected to nearly double between 2025 and 2035.
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Stop flushing ‘flushable’ wipesFeb 24, 2026 5:51 pm - It reopens a long-standing question: Are “flushable” wipes actually flushable?
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Owner afraid to get a building permitFeb 24, 2026 10:55 am - A homeowner wants to convert the garage of her 100-year-old house to a bedroom, but is hesitant to apply for a building permit because the property might not be able to meet modern codes.
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Refunds from negligent home inspectorsFeb 17, 2026 2:08 pm - After we bought our home, multiple problems were discovered. None were reported by our home inspector. When we called to complain, he said his liability is limited to a refund of his inspection fee.
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How repurposing historic buildings breathes new life into the Tri-CitiesFeb 12, 2026 3:30 am - Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles have joined the trend of repurposing old buildings for new uses, with historic structures renovated into apartments, restaurants, businesses and community spaces.
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Homeowner concerned about foundationFeb 10, 2026 4:00 pm - I found a house that I really like, but the home inspection report says there may be foundation problems. How can I determine the cost to fix the foundation, and if in it actually needs to be fixed?
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A guide to surviving lengthy home renovationsFeb 03, 2026 4:28 pm - Homeowners about to embark on lengthy renovation projects can embrace these tips to come through on the other side relatively unscathed.
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Homeowner uncertain about vinyl sidingFeb 02, 2026 6:15 am - The plywood siding on our house is rotted in many places. We're planning to install vinyl siding over it, but we've got some questions that need answers before we go ahead.
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To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yardJan 27, 2026 4:13 pm - Rock salt is the cheapest and most commonly used product for melting ice and snow. But it's not great for the environment and it's not the most effective option out there.
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Homeowner nearly burned by TV plumberJan 26, 2026 5:31 pm - I've owned my home for 25 years and have never had a serious plumbing problem. But recently, the toilet has been running off and on for no reason.
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