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Adventures in Homeownership
Follow Zina Kumok on her adventures in homeownership
Join homeowner and personal finance writer Zina Kumok as she (and other homeowners) tackle remodeling projects at home. Gain new insights through her adventures in homeownership and even exchange tips from your latest home improvement projects.
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What the heck is a knob and tube, and why should I care?
When my husband and I bought our first house in 2018, we had no idea what knob and tube meant. We quickly learned. It refers to an old-fashioned type of electrical wiring still found in many old homes. It is also a fire hazard and safety concern.
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