Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Three spots to tackle in your houseJan 17, 2013 5:00 am - I’m one of the most disorganized people in the world. I run at such a high speed, my home is in constant chaos. So this January, I’m resolving to change my ways. I’m goi...
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Three projects that will take your staircase up a notchJan 13, 2013 4:00 am - Just because staircases are functional and constantly getting stepped on doesn't mean they don't deserve a little interior design respect, too. These three projects prov...
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Why bathroom traps, vents should be up to codeJan 12, 2013 4:00 am - Q. Last week my home was inspected for the buyer. When my agent gave me the buyer’s request for repairs, one thing took me by surprise. I have lived in this home for mor...
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The new shining star of the kitchen is high-gloss cabinetryJan 12, 2013 4:00 am - After shunning them for years in favor of wood and wood veneer, homeowners have fallen in love again with laminate kitchen cabinets — not the kind that look like wood, b...
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Having no gas service prevents proper home inspectionJan 11, 2013 4:21 am - Q. We sold our house several months ago, and the lady who bought it hired a home inspector. The gas service was turned off at the time of the inspection because the hous...
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Things to consider before adding a greenhouseJan 06, 2013 4:00 am - Many men and women with a passion for gardening hope to one day have a greenhouse they can call their own. Though greenhouses are a great place for gardeners to hone the...
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Consider a ‘universal design’ bathroom remodeling jobJan 06, 2013 3:02 am - Q. My wife and I are in our early 50s and we plan on completely remodeling our master bathroom. Hopefully, this will be our last big home-improvement project, and we wan...
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Some communities allow a cottage out backJan 05, 2013 4:00 am - Something small is afoot. Backyard cottages — from 800-square-foot bungalows to Lilliputian studio cabins — are springing up behind houses in many cities, some of which ...
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Common sense a key tool in inspecting older homesJan 05, 2013 4:00 am - Q. The home I’m trying to sell was built around 1913 and has the usual amenities associated with an older home. The buyers’ home inspector discovered problems I already ...
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Worst mistakes people make in designing a kitchenJan 05, 2013 4:00 am - Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian and developer James Ramos were trying to find a place upstairs for an espresso machine. As far as Zakarian was concerned, you roll out o...