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  • debate over licensing
    Licensing Debate, Consumer Protection

    Question I subscribe to Milton Friedman’s postulate that licensing is for the protection of those licensed not the public. My 60-year-old house has finally developed a squeak in the floor and a sagging door. My grandfather built...

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  • pool
    Condo – Pools and Waterproofing

    Question I work at a large 500 unit condominium complex in the East Bay. The maintenance department and the management office call contractors occasionally to supplement the staff we employ. We have contacted many companies for estimates...

    • Posted March 4, 2014
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  • wall cracks
    Cracks Everywhere

    Question We live in a third floor (top floor) condo in Tinley Park, Illinois and have some pretty bad cracks in our exterior walls and ceilings throughout the unit. I have fixed these cracks numerous times and...

    • Posted March 4, 2014
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  • converting a home office
    Converting to a Home Office

    Question We are considering converting one of our bedrooms to a home office. Will you discuss some of the relative merits in doing this and what some of the changes that we may need to make in...

    • Posted March 4, 2014
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  • housemover
    Cheaper Moving

    Question I enjoyed your article about replacing foundations. When I faced this problem a few years ago, I found that the two bids I received from general contractors were twice what I eventually paid a house mover...

    • Posted March 4, 2014
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  • Building an Underground House

    Question Hello! I am working to locate an architect to help me with an underground house (earth shelter). The problem I am having is finding a reliable and honest one. Can you please give me some pointers...

    • Posted March 4, 2014
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  • termites
    8 Steps to Remain Termite-Free

    Every year, termites invade the homes of more than 2 million Americans at a cost of more than $2.5 billion in structural damage. Annual structural damage caused by termites is accelerating much more rapidly than the rate...

    • Posted March 4, 2014
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  • safe alternatives to chemicals
    8 Safe Alternatives to Dangerous Chemicals

    After a few nights in her new bedroom, she has been experiencing hot flashes and cold sweats and has acquired a rash on the back of her legs and neck. This is not an uncommon occurrence. Frequently,...

    • Posted March 4, 2014
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  • clean home
    8 Steps to a Cleaner Home Environment

    You may already know that new energy efficient home building techniques have backfired resulting in some pretty unhealthy air quality issues. Homes have become so well sealed and insulated that fresh air intake – and associated fresh...

    • Posted March 4, 2014
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  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Protecting the Family

    Only days before our nation’s 235th birthday, brand spanking new California legislation went into effect requiring its residents to install carbon monoxide detectors in every California home. Fire officials tell us that carbon monoxide poisoning, “the silent...

    • Posted March 4, 2014
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