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  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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  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...

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  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...

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  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...

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  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...

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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...

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  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...

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  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,...

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  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...

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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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