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Listing Agent Interviews
If you are planning to sell a home and are interviewing listing agents, ask if they have any near-term vacation plans - and ... |
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Paint Stripping
For tricky paint stripping jobs, the right tool can make all the difference. Gather a collection of scrapers with different ... |
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Planning Your Kitchen with Professional Help
Design professionals can help you realize your ideal kitchen dreams and needs, and save you money. |
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Question to Ask a Contractor before You Hire
Although you may be in a rush to get the repairs done, there are many important steps to hiring a contractor. Make sure the ... |
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Radon Testing Checklist
Regardless of the type or radon test you choose, there are a few steps you need follow to ensure an accurate reading in your home. |
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Realistic Bids
When comparing bids from contractors, be sure that the amounts allotted for flooring and lighting are realistic. |
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Replacing Outlets
If you have an old house with dated electrical outlets, you know they weren't designed to meet the demands of today's ... |
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Resolving Job Site Conflicts between Homeowners and Contractors
When employing a contractor for a remodeling project, there are steps to take before work begins to prevent possible conflicts ... |
 
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Retrospective of 11 Historic Restoration Projects in the Elmwood Neighborhood
Bob recaps the entire Elmwood project. It was a community effort on may of the houses and great pains were made to adhere to ... |
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Roofing Contractor
When hiring a roofing contractor, the lowest-bidder is not always the best for the job. Roofers with good insurance, good ... |
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Roofing Failure
The number one cause of problems with roofing products is faulty installation and the leading installation problem is ... |
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Selecting a Realtor
Start by asking family and friends if they can recommend an agent. Compile a list of several agents and talk to each before ... |
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Seller Disclosure Form
A seller disclosure form can give you an idea of potential problems, but it should never be considered a substitute for a ... |
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Septic Tank Care
Have your tank inspected by a septic tank professional every three to five years - more frequently if your family uses a lot ... |
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Should You Custom Build Your Home?
If you’re wondering whether to custom build your dream home or buy a resale, this information about custom building budget and ... |
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Six Steps to Build Your Dream Home
Design and construction projects typical go through the following six phases. |
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Spotting Termites
Termites and other pest can cause expensive damage. Here's what to look for: sawdust-like accumulations of frass indicate the ... |
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Squeaky Floors
Here's how to stop squeaks in an old house with historic floors you'd rather not replace. Preservationists use an acrylic ... |
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Supervise the Work on Your Home
It’s important to oversee the work that is done on your home. Start with a contract that protects you and your pocketbook. ... |
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Termite Damage
Here's how you can tell if your house has termite damage. First examine obvious areas of wood rot for termites. Some wood will ... |
