Q. We are in a quandary about insulation. Our house was built in 1948, and isn’t insulated well. We decided to add a master bedroom and kitchen extension and insulate as much as we can.
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By Monte Leeper
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7/13/23
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Q. We completely rebuilt in 1996, and are ready to retire and sell. Our real estate agent told us they checked our permit records and it was never signed off.
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By Monte Leeper
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7/13/23
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Going from being a preschool teacher to a real estate agent isn’t the most traditional career pathway, but for Tiffany Balanoff, it’s that background that has landed her among some of …
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6/20/23
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Q. Can you solve a debate I have been having with my contractor about replacing the cracked floor in my garage? The problem is that I want to have steel bars in the slab . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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6/1/23
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Q. We are redoing our largest bathroom, and our interior designer and contractor are planning to put 12-inch-square tiles on the walls and the ceiling across the room.
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By Monte Leeper
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5/19/23
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Q. I wanted to add on to the den on the side of my house. The den has been there since 1930. The problem I’m having is . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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5/19/23
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Q. A few contractors have looked at my attic so I can finish it for more bedrooms and a family room. The 1920s house has a very large attic . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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5/19/23
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Q. I have a building that has been unoccupied for three years. I bought it because it was going to have a long-term tenant. They backed out, so I need to get the building rented.
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By Monte Leeper
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5/5/23
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Q. I just rented a retail space, and I’m planning changes with my architect. The architect says I have to “upgrade” the restroom to handicapped-accessible . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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4/26/23
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