Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Newest dishwashers save energy, waterMar 03, 2023 5:00 am - Q: My dishwasher is 13 years old. I have compared new dishwasher features. Which are the most efficient ones to consider and is hand-washing a good alternative? A: Using...
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Should sellers attend home inspection?Feb 26, 2023 5:00 am - Q: When we had our home inspected, the seller was present during the entire process. Because of this, we never felt free to converse candidly with our inspector. Shouldn...
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Call inspector before making repairsFeb 19, 2023 5:00 am - Q: When I bought my home, I made the mistake of not being present for the home inspection. Instead, I trusted that the inspector did a good job and that his report was a...
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Agent seems to withhold disclosureFeb 12, 2023 6:00 am - Q: Our next door neighbor's furnace is very noisy at the roof vent, sometimes keeping us awake at night. Recently, the house was listed for sale, so we wrote a letter to...
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Home's water has become discoloredFeb 05, 2023 5:00 am - Q: We have a well for the water supply to our vacation home. Until recently, the water quality was perfect, but the water has suddenly become discolored. A neighbor advi...
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Should home's foundation vents be closed?Jan 29, 2023 5:00 am - Q: I'm confused about foundation vents and whether to open or close them in winter. Some articles say you should keep them open to minimize moisture condensation under a...
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Know the scope and limits of home inspectionJan 22, 2023 6:00 am - Q: What exactly are home inspectors required to inspect, and what are they not required to inspect? It seems some inspectors include decks, pools and spas, while others ...
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Quick and easy ways to give your kitchen a new lookJan 20, 2023 6:00 am - Installing under-cabinet lighting beneath your kitchen cabinets is an inexpensive way to give this room a new look. Kitchens are often described as the busiest rooms in ...
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Permit peril: Will new owners have to restore converted garage bedroom to original use?Jan 14, 2023 6:00 am - Q: We received a notice from our local building department informing us that our garage was converted to a bedroom without a building permit. The conversion was actually...
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Home inspections in a hot marketJan 01, 2023 5:00 am - Q: In a past article, you wrote: "It is the height of professional irresponsibility for any real estate agent to advise a client against having a home inspection." In mo...