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- Even New Homes Can Harbor Hidden Defects
- Disclose What You Know To Reduce Risk
- Villa Savoye Wasn't a Trendsetter, but Its Unusual Design Can Still Spur a Revelation
- Control of Dust, Air Quality Can Relieve Allergy Sufferers
- What to Do When the Contractor Vanishes
- Save Lawsuits for Provable Negligence
- Designed for Fitness
- Landscape Design Is a Matter of Taste -- Yours
- Gaining Experience, Slowly
- Little Fixes On House Can Mean Big Dollars
- New Appliances Are More Than Hot Air
- Countertop Chemistry Can Involve Aluminum Compounds, Plastic or Recycled Materials
- Proof of Defect Is Needed to Pursue Claim
- Remodeling to Keep on Growing in '05
- New Ads Say You Don't Have to Be A Caped Crusader to Save Energy
- Hands-On Deck Construction
- Induction-Burner Stoves, High-Gloss Cabinets Are Latest Must-Haves for Trend-Conscious Consumers
- No Imperative to Replace Pipes That Could Leak
- Simple Acts Reduce Accidents
- Placing Blame for Invisible Damage
- Computer-Driven Plant Lets Home Builder Boost Quality Despite Labor Shortage
- Trees Can Often Be Saved Even When Their Roots Are Causing Trouble
- Dealing With Seller's Presence
- Deere Leaps Into Home Marketing
- Chic Decorating on the Cheap
- Tips to Cool Summer's Hot Heating Bills
- High-Tech Innovations Make It to the Bathroom
- Neighbor, Owner Could Solve Complaint
- Decks Gain in Popularity
- Obtaining As-Built Permit Can Be Risky for New Owners
- Garages Get Super-Sized
- Faux Exterior Materials Look Like the Real Thing, but They're Easier to Maintain
- Put Designer on Project Team
- Utility's Response to High Bill Doesn't Hold Water
- Fantastic Design for 'Real World'
- When Choosing Chairs, Take Your Office Attitude Home With You
- Stripes Earn Their Way Into Good Design
- Inspections Make Sense Even in Hottest Markets
- Projects to Make Home More Senior-Friendly
- For New Association, Credibility Takes Time to Establish
- Downsizing Your Living Space Can Have an Upside, if It's Done Properly
- Market for Garage Doors Has Innovation, Variety
- Inspect Now for Fun Later
- Old Chimneys Need Closer Safety Look
- 'Fly-by-Night Inspectors' Need Standards, Disgruntled Agent Says
- Remodeling Moves To the Garage
- Electrician Can Determine If Outlet Is Malfunctioning
- Women Take Bigger Hand In Repairs Around House
- Structured Wiring Catches On
- Rooms Dressed in Their Best
- Evaluate Mold Problems But Do Not Dismiss Them
- Residential Building Codes Needn't Be Tough to Digest
- Walk-Through Is No Substitute For Inspection
- Remodeling Can Put Trees In Tight Spot
- Dorm Room Design
- Beware of Agents Advising Against Inspection
- Shopping Around Yields Home Insurance Savings
- Vigilance Is Needed On Electrical Panel
- Rigid Foam Insulators Can Save Energy Costs
- Put Focus on Planning In Design of Kitchen
- In a Household Bustling With Kids, Comfort Comes First in Family Room
- Government Officials Have Last Word When It Comes to Following Building Code
- Sustainable Landscaping Saves Money, Labor and Resources, Naturally
- What You Can Learn From a Salt Lake City Roof
- Hallmarks of a Great House: Color, Space and Shape
- Inspections Can Help Buyers Avoid Repairs
- Unlicensed Contractors Bring Remodeling Woes
- Experience, Thoroughness Are Key Attributes
- Preparing Your Garden for the Big Chill
- Mold Remediation Requires Specialist
- Remodelers Take Care Not to Do Too Little, or Too Much
- Dreaming of a Bright Autumn Even Though the Show Has Been Delayed
- New Calculators Offer Fraction Fix
- 'Green House' Yields Energy Savings
- Authentic Madison
- Home Sense
- Planning Begins With a Pencil
- The Garden Plot
- Students Mold Solar Power Into Architectural Delights
- Home Front
- Today's Leaf Cleanup Can Be Tomorrow's Plant Protection
- After the Sale, It Can Be Tough to Negotiate With Builders When Defects Are Discovered
- Gutters Are One Part in Controlling Rainwater
- Competition Shows How Houses Can Harness the Sun
- Spaces Designed for Eating Can Be Visually Appetizing, Too
- Round Design Appeals To Storm-Weary Owners
- A Rich Library of Recent Books to Get You Through the Winter
- Home Front
- Homeowners Can Find Plenty of Choices In Sprucing Up Space With Houseplants
- With a Little Effort, Your Home Can Be Where the Heat Is
- Garden Mailbag: Indoor Blooms, Hibiscus, Lawn Equipment, Tea-Oil Camellia, Hydrangea, Pyracantha
- Decision on Test for Radon May Exceed Expertise
- Germinated by George Washington: Historic Trees Add Perspective to Any Landscape
- Sometimes Lawsuits Are Justified
- Winter Gives Homeowners Time to Evaluate the Safety of Their Landscaping
- In Not Following Up on Repairs, Agent Neglected His Duties
- Energy-Efficient Homes Can Help Curb Global Warming
- Mold Should Have Been Disclosed
- Creating a Backyard Haven for Fauna
- Lifting Carpet Corners to Find Asbestos Is More Trouble Than It's Worth