Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Inspector's estimates on repair costs are unreliable
Aug 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 found were "minor in nature" and that "actual repair costs may vary widely from one contractor to another."
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Conflict of interest among agents, inspectors
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Business for a Better World: Great Lakes Building Products
Jul 27, 2023 10:28 AM - What makes Great Lakes Building Products a Business for a Better World. -
Nominations due for North Aurora's 'Green Thumb' programJul 26, 2023 6:54 PM - The Village of North Aurora's Beautification Committee is currently accepting nominations for Green Thumb, its summer property recognition program.
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Inspector fails to inform buyer of old wiring
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Agent advises against radon test
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Daily Herald readers win patio makeover
Jul 14, 2023 10:35 AM - 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 outdoor furniture, homeowners now have the option of investing in luxury outdoor furniture -- made from recycled milk jugs! -
How to become a part-time home inspector
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When are home inspectors liable
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Why wait? The right renovation now will help you 'live in place' later
Jun 22, 2023 3:01 AM - "Living in place" takes the focus away from aging. It finds ways to enable people of all ages and abilities to live their best lives without having to move into a senior living community.
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