Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Cockeyed contractor ignores the plans
Mar 19, 2023 6:00 AM - Q: Construction was just completed on our new home, but the building official would not approve the final inspection. He says an as-built permit is now needed before corrective work can be done. The builder, we have now learned, failed to follow the plans and engineering specifications that were approved by the county building department.
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Top new landscaping trends for 2023Mar 18, 2023 7:00 AM - It's never too early to give thought to your home's curb appeal and the condition and cosmetic appeal of your yard and grounds. If you want to be prouder of the home you own and catch the eye of visitors and passersby, it pays to devote extra focus to landscaping improvements in 2023.
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Newest dishwashers save energy, water
Mar 3, 2023 6:00 AM - Q: My dishwasher is 13 years old. I have compared new dishwasher features. Which are the most efficient ones to consider and is hand-washing a good alternative?
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Should sellers attend home inspection?
Feb 26, 2023 6:00 AM - Q: When we had our home inspected, the seller was present during the entire process. Because of this, we never felt free to converse candidly with our inspector. Shouldn't the inspector or our agent have asked the seller to excuse himself during the inspection?
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Call inspector before making repairs
Feb 19, 2023 6:00 AM - Q: After buying a house, I began finding things the home inspector had missed. Worst of all was moisture and rotted wood at the base of the kitchen cabinets. I spent a great deal of money to have these cabinets replaced. What recourse do I have against the home inspector for missing this problem?
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Agent seems to withhold disclosure
Feb 12, 2023 7:00 AM - Q: Our next door neighbor's furnace is very noisy at the roof vent, sometimes keeping us awake at night. Recently, the house was listed for sale, so we wrote a letter to the listing agent to inform her of the problem.
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Home's water has become discolored
Feb 5, 2023 6:00 AM - Q: We have a well for the water supply to our vacation home. Until recently, the water quality was perfect, but the water has suddenly become discolored. A neighbor advised us an artesian well would solve this problem. What is an artesian well, and how does it differ from a regular well?
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Should home's foundation vents be closed?
Jan 29, 2023 6:00 AM - Q: I'm confused about foundation vents and whether to open or close them in winter. Some articles say you should keep them open to minimize moisture condensation under a building. Others warn that foundation vents allow moist air to enter crawl spaces.
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Know the scope and limits of home inspection
Jan 22, 2023 7:00 AM - Q: What exactly are home inspectors required to inspect, and what are they not required to inspect? It seems some inspectors include decks, pools and spas, while others do not.
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Quick and easy ways to give your kitchen a new lookJan 20, 2023 7:00 AM - Installing under-cabinet lighting beneath your kitchen cabinets is an inexpensive way to give this room a new look.
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