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Here's some advice from the readers that relates to two household problems discussed in this space recently: Summertime chimney odors: "We have had this problem for years. During hot, humid days, heavier, denser air is drawn down the chimney, causing the odor of a sooty fire to seep into the room.
Unfortunately, with high temperatures comes bugs. Here is a realistic approach to control these warm weather pests.
I've never wasted vacation time on any of my houses. What I've done instead is used time away from the office to get completely away.
Are any projects are worth the investment? It's time to weigh the costs.
Admit it: You're thinking about a face-lift. You've noticed the little lines forming here, darkened areas emerging there. Features once fresh and sparkling are looking worn and dull.
Do-it-yourself mishaps can turn into big headaches, so it’s a good idea to evaluate a project before you break out the tools.
With kit homes, turn your do-it-yourself desires into a beautiful new abode. No pegs required.
These sites assist in estimating the immediate costs and long-term value of projects.
The perfect storm - storm door, that is - could be as close as your front door. But it isn't likely to be anything like your grandmother's painted wood or silver-gray aluminum screen door, says Steve Melman, a spokesman for the National Association of Home Builders.
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An Inquirer analysis of 500,000 tax records in Philadelphia and the four Pennsylvania suburban counties:
 
Part 1: Property-tax Madness
 
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Part 3: In NJ, struggling under burden
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