Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Three brands are top if you’re replacing windows and doorsSep 13, 2024 7:00 am - If you are ready to sell your home or condominium and want an upgrade to tout on the listing, be sure to mention if you have replaced windows or doors with high-quality national brands like Andersen, Pella or Marvin.
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Why sellers need to hire home inspectorsSep 03, 2024 10:49 pm - Home sellers can benefit from obtaining their own home inspection before listing their home.
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Water heater shows its true colorsAug 27, 2024 12:55 am - The day this homeowner moved in, every faucet delivered orange hot water, and a service company said the hot water heater was rusted inside. How liable is the home inspector for not noting this problem?
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Inspector misses roof defectsAug 19, 2024 9:57 pm - If a home inspector misses the mark on a roof inspection, they could be liable for part of a roof replacement, but don’t make a simple mistake that could get them off the hook.
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Idea declined by building departmentAug 13, 2024 8:42 pm - No off-street parking has homeowners parking on front lawns. Are there downsides of installing brick paving on the lawn, without a building permit, to make it look better?
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Water heater red-tagged after inspector OK’d itAug 06, 2024 11:55 pm - What recourse does a homeowner have if the inspector says the water heater is usable but the gas company red-tags it?
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Health problems linked to mold exposureAug 01, 2024 7:08 pm - Mold growth indoors can prove problematic, not only to personal living spaces but to one's health.
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Deal killers: A touchy subjectAug 01, 2024 6:15 am - ‘Deal killer“ home inspectors get their nickname from real estate agents who see their thorough inspections as detrimental to the sale.
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Should inspectors cut corners or lift themJul 25, 2024 6:15 am - The idea of lifting carpet corners for home inspectors to check the flooring underneath for asbestos-suspect materials is impractical, home inspector says.
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Foil barrier, ventilation best ways to block radiant heat from atticJul 20, 2024 11:17 pm - Heat from the attic will warm up your house and increase energy bills in the summer. Insulation is not enough to block the summer heat.