Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Easy plumbing upgrades will make a big differenceFeb 03, 2013 4:02 am - Q. I would like to do some upgrades around my house. My question is — although my plumbing system is working properly, what are some easy plumbing upgrades you recommend...
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Home fix: Open crawlspace vents keep winter homes healthierFeb 02, 2013 12:00 am - Q. You have often said that crawl space vents need to be opened in the winter. Why is that? I always thought they should be closed to keep my water pipes from freezing. ...
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Home inspector: Who’s to blame for faulty water heater?Feb 01, 2013 4:03 am - Q. We recently bought an old home that was just remodeled, including a new water heater. But since we moved in, the pilot light keeps going out. The contractor who did t...
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‘Artist edition’ fixtures dress up bathrooms, kitchensJan 27, 2013 4:01 am - Q. I could have asked my plumber this, but as a fan and regular reader of your column I wanted to hear it from you. So, here is my question: I recently read online that ...
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Low wiring to the garage can be dangerousJan 26, 2013 4:00 am - Q. The sale of my home recently fell through because the home inspector’s report stated, “the electric service to the garage was too low.” No other explanation came with...
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Electrical problem found after close of escrowJan 25, 2013 4:50 am - Q. I sold my house five months ago. The buyers hired a home inspector, and I paid for the repairs that were requested. But now they’re complaining about electrical probl...
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New toilet seat options can enhance your bathroomJan 20, 2013 12:02 am - Q. Your column has taught me a lot about plumbing. My new project is to change out my very old toilet seat that is falling apart. As per your advice in past columns, I’m...
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Chef's kitchen serves up fine designJan 19, 2013 4:00 am - As the owner of the best roti shop in town, Miranda knows her way around a kitchen. Her restaurant work zone is functional and equipped; but now that she's retiring, she...
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Homemade bait will banish cricketsJan 19, 2013 4:00 am - Q. Can you please print the information on how to get rid of crickets? A. Camel crickets, also known as cave crickets and spider crickets, find a dark damp basement or c...
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Asbestos inspector misses interior duct insulationJan 18, 2013 4:39 am - Q. I own a vacant home that was vandalized by thieves. They stole all the copper piping and left the water running inside. The house was flooded for days before the dama...