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A damp basement is bad news for homeowners, and a flooded basement is even worse. How can you protect your property? One solution is French drain installation in your yard or basement. Find out what it’s all about. What are ...

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Reader Question: We bought a home a year ago built in the 80s. A problem has surfaced with the back block fence. The neighbors have a water feature and waterfall that abuts their side of the wall. The structure is ...

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When the days grow chilly, you want – no, you need – a steaming hot shower to get you going in the morning. So if you turn that faucet and wait and wait … and wait some more for the ...

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Getting a nonprofit organization off the ground has always involved three steps: –Forming a nonstock corporation or limited liability company (LLC) under your state’s business organization laws. –Registering the corporation or LLC for tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service ...

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Reader question: I have found a home and I want to make an offer. There are stories about why and why not it is a good idea to use the listing agent. What are the pros and cons of going ...

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Is roof gutter replacement on your to-do list for fall? If so, consider seamless guttering. This type of gutter installation has been skyrocketing in popularity among American homeowners lately, and with good reason. Find out why. Seamless gutters vs. regular ...

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Reader question: I blacktopped my driveway and turnaround area to my garage. My house was for sale and several people objected to the gravel drive. The house went under contract as soon as the work was completed. It looked great ...

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Where did summer go? That’s the real question. Seems only yesterday we were dusting off the patio furniture and unpacking our barbecues. Now Labor Day’s sneaked up on us. Time to get serious; the window for many home maintenance tasks ...

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When it comes to DIY, there are 2 kinds of homeowners: diehard weekend warriors … and the rest of us. Blessed with limited patience (and/or free time), we don’t mind picking up a paintbrush once in a while, as long ...

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Reader question: We live in a 75-lot development completed in the early 1990s. We do not have an HOA. Our problem is we are on our own for upkeep and repair to communal areas. We have garage sales and take ...

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