Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Fiberglass front doors can be more efficient than solid woodMay 08, 2016 2:00 am - Q. I like wood front doors, but mine is leaky and needs refinishing. I would like something more maintenance-free. Are stainable fiberglass doors more efficient and dura...
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Home renovations create perfect cat padsMay 07, 2016 7:00 am - TOKYO — As the number of cat lovers increases in Japan, so too does interest in homes designed specifically for living with felines. Some people have renovated their hom...
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Smaller home opens up to the great outdoorsMay 01, 2016 7:08 am - HENDERSON, NEV. - The "Contemporary Farmhouse" constructed in a subdivision outside Las Vegas in what once had been a desert, is a modest-sized dwelling that lives big a...
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There are lots of name-brand options for concrete repairMay 01, 2016 3:00 am - Q. As a faithful reader of your column every week, I was disappointed with your answer to a question about garage floor pitting. You have solved a lot of problems with h...
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Every home needs a mudroomApr 30, 2016 7:22 am - Given the volatile weather this spring, we all need to be prepared for all conditions, all of the time. Boots, umbrellas, coats and hats pile up the minute you and your ...
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Choose best asphalt filler based on shape, depth of cracksApr 24, 2016 4:00 am - Q. Can you give me the name of the commercial grade asphalt crack sealer that you have recommended previously? Also, how large a crack can it fill? A. There are several ...
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Modular construction is an increasingly popular way to growApr 17, 2016 7:00 am - When Richard and Terry Jeng bought their tiny bungalow in South Arlington, Virginia, in 2001, they kept their clothes in the attic since the closets in their first-floor...
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Homeowner's aging copper pipe needs to be replaced promptlyApr 17, 2016 5:00 am - Q. I would be interested in your take on a strange plumbing issue. My home is 21 years old, and there have never been any problems with any of the copper piping in my ho...
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Your front door reflects personalityApr 16, 2016 7:03 am - Your front door is like your calling card to the world. Its color reflects your personality and gives a hint of your style. So the quickest and most economical way to ma...
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Homeowner strikes out with shady, inept contractorsApr 10, 2016 4:00 am - Q. In October and November of 2009, I had my aluminum windows replaced with vinyl windows, the aluminum siding replaced with vinyl and the roof replaced (complete tear-o...