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Home improvement clubs: DIY the Amish way

Fri, 01/30/2009 - 09:00 - Tom Kraeutler

Filed under: Bargains, Home, Recession If you've got a few big home improvement projects to tackle but not enough time, tools or muscle finish them, you may want to consider starting a home improvement club with fellow frustrated DIYers. This clever concept is gaining popularity in communities...

Beware these 12 foreclosure myths

Tue, 01/27/2009 - 14:00 - Tom Kraeutler

Filed under: Home, Real Estate, Recession, Investing As common as foreclosure news is these days, both buyers and sellers tend to have major misconceptions regarding their rights, responsibilities and the overall process. No matter which side you're on, here are a dozen myths demystified. For...

Chinese drywall a hazard to American homeowners

Fri, 01/23/2009 - 10:00 - Tom Kraeutler

Filed under: Bargains, Home, Real Estate, Recalls Owners of Florida homes built between 2004 and 2005 have discovered dangerous Chinese drywall to be behind heating and air conditioning system failures, as well as air quality issues in their homes. With the home building industry already in a...

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Avoiding Energy Vampires: Scare Away High Electric Bills with These Tips

Fri, 10/17/2008 - 08:37 - Money Pit Team

Across the country, most homes have between 10-50 devices that consume electricity whether they are in use or not. These devices, called vampire electronics, are everyday household appliances like microwaves, phone chargers and home computers which consume electricity, even when they are turned...

Q & A: Converting Garage to Workshop

Fri, 10/10/2008 - 10:50 - Money Pit Team

I'm self-employed and with the economy being tight, I'm spending a lot more time at home and thinking converting my garage to a workshop that I'd use to tackle projects from car repair to woodworking.  In reviewing the floor options, I'm trying to decide between adding a locking floor tile or...

Galveston Victim: Can moldy furniture be saved?

Fri, 10/03/2008 - 12:50 - Money Pit Team

Help!  We own a 121 yr old Victorian home in Galveston, TX.  She survived another hurricane, standing strong once more; however, we have lots of moldy upholstered furniture.  We've hauled it up to own other home in Arlington to clean it up... any suggestions???  What about our two leather and...

Q & A: Black Mold in Attic

Tue, 09/23/2008 - 21:20 - Money Pit Team

I am selling my house.  At the home inspection the inspector found that the plywood in my attic had black mold.  I have contacted two companies that deal with this.  My question is how much of a deal breaker can this be when selling or buying a house?Mike P 9/23/08

Mike, first…don't panic. ...

Can Wet Basement Blues be Remedied With Home Warranty?

Thu, 09/18/2008 - 16:25 - Money Pit Team

We bought a new house directly from the builder and have only been in it for eight months, so we're still covered by the warranty. Our basement recently filled with 16 inches of water, and our pump never shut off. The builder installed another pump, and said that was all we needed; meanwhile I...

Best Return on Remodeling Investments

Sun, 09/07/2008 - 23:10 - Money Pit Team

The home we just purchased was in need of updates, so we've done a few things already, but would like to do more as long as we can sell it at a much higher price in two or three years. My hope is to finish the basement, update the cabinets, build a master bathroom and closet, and update the...