Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Association probably can’t help with questionable inspectionAug 31, 2012 5:45 am - Q. Before I bought my home, I hired a professional home inspector, but he did not do a very thorough job. This week I asked him to show proof that he is in good standing...
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Ask the plumber: A tub filler can deliver an extra flow of waterAug 26, 2012 5:02 am - Q. I’m a pretty handy guy, but not a professional plumber. So even though I can work with tools, I need some guidance on how to deal with plumbing fixtures. We have a se...
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‘Street creep’ can damage driveways, especially on downslopesAug 26, 2012 5:00 am - Q. We are purchasing a house in a nice new subdivision, but the house is at the lower end of a cul-de-sac. I have a friend who is the friend of a home inspector, and he ...
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Bat symbol graces pool in Hinsdale homeAug 25, 2012 5:40 am - Usually the Bat signal is spotted in a dark sky over Gotham City. But in one Hinsdale home listed for $2.55 million, the symbol is found under water on the bottom of the...
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Make sure neighbor can’t ignore property line issueAug 24, 2012 5:34 am - Q. A recent property line survey revealed that my neighbors are encroaching onto my yard. Their garage is built on the property line, and their fence and walkways are th...
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Could emerald ash borer disaster happen again?Aug 20, 2012 11:00 pm - Editor's note: Last of three parts Gurnee streets supervisor Jake Balmes became the village's first forester in 2000, although as a certified arborist he knew when ...
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How the emerald ash borer is changing the suburban landscapeAug 19, 2012 8:00 am - With more than 3 million ash trees here, the emerald ash borer is changing the suburban landscape — forever
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Weighing advantages to drop-in versus under-mount sinkAug 19, 2012 5:02 am - Q. My wife and I can’t decide on what type of kitchen sink to get for our new stone countertops. We’re down to choosing an under-mount or a drop-in. The big advantage so...
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Window replacement may trigger requirement of larger sizeAug 18, 2012 5:00 am - Q. My home was built in 1989 with upgraded windows. The double-hung, aluminum-clad, wood windows are now starting to show their age. We want new vinyl high-efficiency do...
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Training is key to a home inspection careerAug 17, 2012 5:26 am - Q. I am an active duty service member stationed in California. After my discharge, I would like to start my own home inspection business and was hoping you could offer s...