Articles filed under Home Improvement
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New home with drainage problemsAug 27, 2023 7:00 am - Q: We bought a newly built home about three years ago. Since then, we have been dealing with drainage issues, mainly pooling rainwater in the backyard. We've worked with...
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St. Charles grant funding to go to rehab projects at three historic propertiesAug 23, 2023 11:00 pm - The St. Charles City Council unanimously approved facade improvement grants totally $36,588 to three local historic buildings at its most recent meeting on Aug. 21. Gra...
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Woodland Windows and Doors awarded ProVia Platinum Dealer for 2023Aug 20, 2023 11:00 pm - Woodland Windows and Doors in Roselle is recognized as a ProVia Platinum dealer for 2023. ProVia's recognition for those who have demonstrated the highest level of com...
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Inspector's estimates on repair costs are unreliableAug 20, 2023 7:00 am - Q: When we bought our home, the home inspection report included estimated costs to repair the reported defects. The conclusion of the report stated all of the problems f...
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Conflict of interest among agents, inspectorsAug 13, 2023 7:00 am - Q: I am a newly certified home inspector and have a question that involves professional ethics. When I attended home inspection school, my instructor told the class we s...
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Business for a Better World: Great Lakes Building ProductsJul 27, 2023 1:00 am - Great Lakes Building Products 641 Barron Blvd., Grayslake, IL 60030 (847) 421-0847 www.greatlakesbp.com Industry: Construction materials supplier Annual revenue: $2 mil...
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Nominations due for North Aurora's 'Green Thumb' programJul 25, 2023 11:00 pm - Do you think your property has the prettiest flowers or the most upkept landscaping? The most unique features? The Village of North Aurora's Beautification Committee is...
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Inspector fails to inform buyer of old wiringJul 23, 2023 6:00 am - Q: Before we bought our home, our home inspector said the house has Romex wiring. After moving in, our electrician installed a ceiling fan. When he was in the attic, he ...
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Agent advises against radon testJul 16, 2023 6:00 am - Q: When I bought my home, the home inspector recommended a radon test for an additional $200. My agent, who attended the inspection, said there had not been any high rad...
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Daily Herald readers win patio makeoverJul 13, 2023 11:00 pm - Patio furniture takes a beating - especially when its owners don't have space to store it inside a garage or basement during the winter. But thanks to By the Yard outdoo...