Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Tubular skylight an efficient way to bring in more natural lightMay 24, 2024 6:00 am - A skylight can bring in more natural light, but how can you choose between a standard rectangular or a tubular variety?
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Agent disagrees with home inspectorMay 22, 2024 4:00 pm - Does ‘experience’ matter if inspector’s findings are suspect?
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A home’s heating system should be thoroughly checked by a home inspector, even in the summer.May 16, 2024 6:15 am - Q: When I purchased my home, it was the middle of summer and very hot, so my home inspector did not test the forced air furnace. Months later, when the cold weather a...
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Air conditioning maintenanceMay 09, 2024 6:00 am - Regular maintenance is essential to keep your air conditioner working at its peak.
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Is seller liable for faulty furnace?May 02, 2024 6:15 am - New buyers discover gas furnace is not up to code. What are their options?
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Accessory building in questionApr 25, 2024 6:15 am - Accessory buildings may not need a building permit. Be sure to check your local code.
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Truly inspiring: Some nifty new gadgets foodies will want to get their hands onApr 18, 2024 11:54 am - Every year, Penny Kazmier looks forward to The Inspired Home Show, to see trends coming our way, along with everything from pepper mills and cast iron pans to home pizza ovens and the latest in dessert decorating and displays. Here are some items she thought worthy of highlighting.
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Inspector makes negligent disclosuresApr 18, 2024 6:15 am - Inspector appears to have failed at water leak assessment and may be liable for part of repairs.
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Cut utility bills with DIY solar water heaterApr 18, 2024 6:00 am - A simple batch solar water heater system warms water passively before it enters a powered water heater.
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Home & Business Expo at Grand Dominion in MundeleinApr 11, 2024 6:42 am - Grand Dominion by Del Webb, 3555 Grand Dominion Circle in Mundelein, is holding its Home & Business Expo from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13. The event in the La...