Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Two plumbing problemsSep 25, 2024 2:07 am - The main sewer line keeps getting clogged with roots and has to be cleaned out every three months. The line might need to be replaced, or possibly lined with a synthetic material, a new technique that’s cheaper than replacement.
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Bathroom lighting options can save moneySep 19, 2024 4:40 pm - People don’t often think about lighting and efficiency when it comes to bathroom remodeling, it is as important a factor as installing the proper vanity or plumbing fixtures.
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No water service during home inspectionSep 17, 2024 10:36 pm - For a home inspector to inspect a home completely, the water service needs to be functional.
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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.