Prepare now to sell in the spring
The spring real estate market is approaching, and this year there is no federal tax credit to get wary buyers off the fence. A recent survey of 3,500 U.S. homeowners...
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Renovate, not relocate, is new trend for boomers
Uneasiness is keeping some aging baby boomers in their current homes, even though that's not what they had in mind. As Realtor Allan Domb, who sells condos in Philadelphia, sees...
Garage-door opener has a mind of its own
Q I have a problem with my automatic garage door and I am hoping you can help me. The garage door is about 3 years old and I've not had...
Replace or refresh laminate countertop?
QMy laminate countertop is old and faded. Is there any chance I could use paint to make it look newer?AI asked the folks at Wilsonart International, which manufactures laminate and...
You shouldn’t have to double-flush
QIt takes two to three flushes to empty my toilet. What do you think the problem is?AThat's all the reader wrote. There could be a host of reasons why the...
What’s causing black stain on split-level’s roof?
Q The roof on my split-level house is "stained." Is it mold? My roof looks discolored and it looks like I'm ready for a new one. In my development, roofs...
Poor installation likely culprit for cracks in wall tape
QTwo years after apartment renovations, there are cracks in the taping where the drywall meets the existing wall and ceiling, and where two pieces of drywall were joined horizontally to...
Shoveling snow needn’t break your back or heart
This is one of my foolish annual exercises. I call it providing information on shoveling snow, from buying shovels to rearranging your snowfall without breaking your back or giving you...
A tankless job for those on-demand water heaters
QI'm hoping you can give a brief explanation of the tankless water heater. I can't seem to make my husband understand. Our water heater is on the opposite side of...
Pavers simplify patio installation
Interlocking concrete pavers make it possible for even first-time do-it-yourselfers to install patios and walkways. Concrete is more malleable than brick or stone, so it's easier to cut and fit....