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When obtaining bids to have your house painted, you should discuss with each contractor several important issues.
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One of our newer members, Malia Lewis joined HRRC's Board of Directors last June. After moving to Cleveland Heights from Chicago ten years ago, Malia had seen the need for our services first-hand.
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Home Repair Resource Center has many ways to help Cleveland Heights homeowner/occupants with repairs to their homes, even if resources are limited.
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Homeowners may be surprised to find how many building materials used on houses built before 1975 may contain asbestos.
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One of the most common questions people have when preparing to tuckpoint (replacing deteriorated mortar between bricks) is how to make the new mortar look similar to the "sound" mortar already in the joints.
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One of the most frustrating parts of dealing with a contractor can come at the end of a project, when — even though most of the work has been completed and paid for — there are a few small details that the contractor has promised to fix "in the next few days."
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Are you thinking of making home improvements or additions to your home? Are you approaching a life event for which you may need access to large sums of money? If so, you may consider tapping into your home's equity (the value of your property over and above any mortgage and/or liens against it).
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After this long winter has put a damper on our moods (as well as our wallets), it's time to get a jump on repairing and improving your credit profile. Here are three simple ways to get ahead in the credit game.
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Charles Kelley joined HRRC's Board of Directors about 2½ years ago. "I believe the Board should reflect the diversity of the community," Charles reflects, "and I like to think I can add some of that diversity."
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Almost every year, storms occur that are strong enough to bring down trees and branches. It's important to look carefully at the trees around your property —- both old and dying trees and younger, healthy specimens —- to determine how they might impact your house or garage.
