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What's with this funky bathroom soot?

By Barry Stone, Tuesday, December 2, 2008.

DEAR BARRY: Our laundry is located on the second floor, directly adjacent to the bathroom. Whenever I run the dryer, the bathroom becomes very humid if the door is shut. I've also noticed something like black soot on the bathroom walls. I wash it off, but it always comes back. What could be causing the humidity and the soot, and what can I do to resolve this? --Debbie  more...

Let's talk about luxury Premium Content

By Alison Rogers, Tuesday, December 2, 2008.
Flickr photo by <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/london/44070187/" target=blank>jonrawlinson</a>.

ROOKIE: I've been taking a look at high-end real estate markets around the country, and my impression is that in many of them volume has stalled but prices haven't dropped much, if any. How are affluent consumers changing their spending habits due to the downturn?

JEFF WINSPER: We have a client who sells $2-million-plus boats. (That client is) doing fine. We did some consulting with a client who sells private planes. (That client has) still got a two-year backlog.  more...

Heavy lifting help for do-it-yourselfers

By Paul Bianchina, Tuesday, December 2, 2008.

No matter what type of home improvement project you're undertaking, one thing is pretty consistent -- building materials are heavy! From sheets of plywood to wooden beams, lifting and moving these materials can be a real backbreaker, especially when you're working alone. With that in mind, here are three great new tools that can really help you take a load off!  more...

Lend real estate consumers an ear

By Teresa Boardman, Tuesday, December 2, 2008.

Editor's note: Inman News has embarked on the "Roadmap to Recovery," an editorial project that seeks to engage our readers in a discussion about the future direction of the industry. Click here for more information.

There isn't a thing I can do about the economy or about the current housing market. In some parts of town it is grim, and I am not insulated from the suffering of my friends, neighbors and clients.  more...