Articles filed under Home Improvement
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How to pay for inevitable repairs, needed improvementsMar 25, 2022 7:00 am - If you're preparing to buy a home, you've probably been saving up for the down payment and other closing costs. But if that nest egg can only get you through the front d...
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Inspector's foundation advice out of the normalMar 13, 2022 6:00 am - Q: As a Realtor, I've had problems with a local home inspector. On a recent inspection, he found some foundation cracks and stated that the building is "structurally def...
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Lighting designers get creative, clever, cozyMar 06, 2022 6:00 am - Designers and lighting companies have been busy coming up with new ways to hold a light bulb and project light, and winter is a great time to explore their latest soluti...
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Why it's best to disclose asbestos floor tilesMar 06, 2022 6:00 am - Q: Our home is about 60 years old house and has asbestos floor tiles under the carpets. Now that we're selling, our agent wants us to list these tiles on our disclosure ...
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House can lose a lot of heat through garage doorMar 05, 2022 6:00 am - Q: I do woodworking projects in part of my garage that is beneath two bedrooms. It has an old uninsulated garage door. What should I look for in a new efficient door? A:...
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Owner, inspector disagree over water heater safetyFeb 20, 2022 5:00 am - Q: We just replaced the water heater in our garage. Unfortunately, the building inspector will not approve the installation. The raised platform under the water heater i...
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How to handle your next home improvement projectFeb 19, 2022 6:00 am - A do-it-yourself remodel can be a budget-friendly way to freshen up your home. For some projects, it may take just a few YouTube videos to show you how to modernize your...
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Historic home on forest preserve land in Geneva is slowly deterioratingFeb 11, 2022 5:00 am - George and Nelle Fabyan would likely be pleased to see how their former home at 1511 S. Batavia Ave. has been kept up as the Fabyan Villa Museum through Preservation Par...
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Several options to refresh the air in a homeJan 29, 2022 5:00 am - Q: COVID-19 has increased our awareness of indoor air quality. The air in my house often seems stale. What are efficient methods to get more outdoor fresh air indoors? A...
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How to attract busy contractors to your home remodelJan 22, 2022 6:00 am - Brian Gawthrop has waited over six months to remodel his home. The Washington state-based certified financial planner and his wife have a long enough wish list to keep a...