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    real estate agents

    probably not. The agent will help you find the best house presently on the market in your price range. You won,t get charged a cent the seller pays the realtors commission you pay the seller.The agent has acess to all the listings so that alone can save you time in your search. Just remember...
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    Selling a home

    I just sold mine and I painted the outside and put new garage doors on because the kids had damaged them. Inside again new paint walls, doors and trim. Put all new carpet and under lay down. Dishwasher was replace with new and some glass in the windows which seal was broken. This cost around...
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    Realtors fees?

    The realtor is paid a commission on the sale of the property. That commission varies depending on the realtor and the property usually X %. But it is the seller that pays the realtor and the realtor gets nothing if he/she does not sell the property. Take into consideration that the price of the...
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    House skirt vents

    The purpose of the vents is to provide cross ventalation to the crawl space,. This helps to eliminate mosture which can cause mold etc. It shouldn't hurt to much if the crawl area is dry and you uncover when the weather warms up. Most building supply stores carry insulated foam to block these...
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    Jacuzzi Tub

    It is no harder to install a jetted tub than any other tub. Except you have to have an electrical connection for the pump, which has to be GFI for safety. When purchasing the tub make sure to get an air switch this way you can turn the jets on and off while in the tub.
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    Spray on siding?

    I use to see spray on Vinyl 10 -15 years ago, lot of homes built then with ceadar siding there was a company pushing this product at the home shows here in the North West. As of late I have not seen this product anymore at the shows.
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    tree stump how do I get rid of it?

    Best way is to dig around the stump to expose the roots, cut the roots and then pull the stump depending on size. This would do less damage then say: having a backhoe come in and dig it out if you can even get a backhoe into the backyard. In the North West a Backhoe will cost $50 to $75 per hour...
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    Kitchen cabinet repair

    Replacing doors and refacing cabinets is usually cheaper, and you do not have to touch the counter tops. Depending on when and how the cabinets were made would determine witch way to go. Manufactured cabinets today have much better slides for drawers and shelves etc. Shelving is adjustable, in...
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    Paint-which brand is best?

    I agree with what everyone is saying, over drywall it is best to stick with eggshell or flat to prevent flashing and imperfections that satin or gloss would show more. Buy the top quaility latex in which ever brand preferrably an acrylic ennamal for durability and washability. When applying make...
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