Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Difference in performance of sump pumps relates to model, brandMar 23, 2012 1:00 am - Q. My house is surrounded by wetlands and ferns. We have a constant influx of water coming through our drain tiles and into the sump pump due to a high water table or sp...
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How to insulate rim joistsMar 23, 2012 1:00 am - Q. What are rim joists, and how do you insulate them? Our home was recently inspected and the buyer asked that we pay for the repairs. Is this something I can do myself?...
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Confusion over tripped breakersMar 23, 2012 1:00 am - Q. I was having trouble with a garbage disposal that was jammed and would not come on. I checked the breaker in the electric panel and it was off. I reset the breaker an...
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A sinkhole in the backyardMar 23, 2012 1:00 am - Q. I have a sinkhole in the backyard next to my well house. We had a drought seven years ago and my well also got dry, so I stopped using well water. Do you think the we...
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How to stage your house for saleMar 23, 2012 1:00 am - Are you one of the millions of people planning or trying to sell your home? Have you wondered how you could make your house more appealing than the other houses down the...
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Turning a traditional Cape Cod into a spacious, modern homeMar 23, 2012 1:00 am - Fresh from living in a tiny flat in England, Nicholas and Nikki Weber were awe-struck at the big yards surrounding suburban Twin Cities homes. “We rented an apartment in...
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Not everyone should ‘audit’ their house for energy leaksMar 20, 2012 12:07 pm - Green. It’s the color of trees and money. And sometimes, being environmentally conscious costs more money than it should. Experts recommend having an energy audit, an in...
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Attics that are open to the garage pose problemsMar 18, 2012 6:00 am - Q. I am taking advantage of the unusual February weather in Vermont to go house hunting. I've seen several 1950s-era ranches with attached garages. What baffles me is t...
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Concrete, asphalt each have their advantages for drivewaysMar 18, 2012 2:48 am - If a driveway is in need of repair or replacement, homeowners often must choose between asphalt or concrete. Some high-end driveways are brick, often with eye-catching p...
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Ask the plumber: Buy whole-house or point-of-use water filter?Mar 18, 2012 2:07 am - Q. I’m on city water and happy with our water. But, I also want to cut down on my bottled-water use and would like to install a water filter to fill my own bottles. I ha...