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Best models wed looks and efficiency: If you are adding or remodeling a bathroom, the toilet you select will affect more than the room's appearance.
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Your sewer system has a big job — to carry wastewater away from your house.
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It seems as though every season brings us a new toxin to be aware of in our homes. We've been warned about asbestos, radon, PCB's, and radiation from televisions.
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If you're struggling with a damp basement, you may be tempted to "solve" the problem by painting your basement walls with a waterproof coating that promises to keep your walls dry. Don't do it!
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Susie Kaeser is currently serving her sixth year on the board of Home Repair Resource Center.
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Wesley Walker, Coordinator of HRRC's Senior Repair Program, talks to seniors all the time who are concerned about their personal safety.
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With all the "hype" about new windows, homeowners sometimes wonder if there is any benefit to keeping their old windows, but replacing the glass. Are new glass options better than the original glass? The short answer is that it depends on what you mean by "better."
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Homeowners often have questions about permits for repairs. Since requirements can vary from community to community, we always suggest calling your city's Building Department if you are unsure about permit requirements.
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Making those New Year's resolutions? Consider "adopting" a nearby street grate and fire hydrant.
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In many Northeastern Ohio communities, residential water pressure can be too high.
