Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Should home inspectors disclose mold?Nov 07, 2025 8:24 pm - Mold and other environmental hazards fall outside the scope of a traditional home inspection. However, that doesn’t mean the home inspector can ignore visible signs of mold.
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6 paint colors that make basements feel like real roomsNov 05, 2025 10:23 am - Decorators face plenty of uphill battles, but one of the trickiest spaces to work with is actually downhill: the basement.
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Products are changing what we think ‘clean’ smells likeNov 05, 2025 6:30 am - Move over lemon, pine and lavender, there’s a new set of scents taking over the cleaning aisle.
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The pros and cons of ‘as-built’ permits for home sellersNov 04, 2025 2:59 pm - I have a property that was totally renovated without permits. I'm going to list the property for sale and want to know if an as-built permit is a good idea.
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7 small swaps to live with fewer toxic chemicalsOct 28, 2025 5:16 pm - Experts share seven strategies for keeping yourself safe from toxic chemicals.
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What is the best way to deal with termites?Oct 28, 2025 6:15 am - My husband and I disagree over what to do about the termites in our home.
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Sellers misrepresented illegal gas lineOct 26, 2025 2:00 am - After purchasing a condo, we discovered the gas line was improperly installed. Are the sellers responsible for replacing it, or must we swallow the cost?
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‘As is’ home purchase reveals plumbing problems after the factOct 14, 2025 6:15 am - On the day of our home inspection, there was no hot water, because the bank refused to turn on the gas service. Because of this, the home inspector did not discover that the upstairs bathrooms were piped with hot water only.
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This hidden electricity drain can have a massive impactOct 07, 2025 4:00 pm - The lights are off, the house is quiet and nothing seems to be running. But electricity is silently flowing through the plugs in your home. This hidden drain is known as phantom energy.
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Should home inspectors disclose asbestos?Oct 03, 2025 12:16 pm - The home inspector I hired never mentioned that the floor tiles and air duct insulation contain asbestos. Shouldn't he have pointed this out?