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It’s Friday the 13th – is your home’s exterior as dark as a scene out of a slasher flick? That will only invite trouble. Make sure you outdoor spaces are well lit for safety AND security. And keep would-be burglars away from your home during summer vacation season, we’ll tell you how. You can do-it-yourself, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Home Safe HomeDark homes invite burglars, but keeping lights on all the time gets expensive. The answer? Motion detectors. These special lights surprise unwanted visitors by coming on when anyone gets within 50 feet of your house. read more Water SenseWhen, where and how much water you use on your lawn can mean the difference between a lush lawn and an empty wallet. But there are a few things you can do to save water and money. read more Program it RightEPA’s research has shown that most consumers with programmable thermostats do not know how to use them to maximize energy savings. When programmed properly, these products can save about $180 a year on energy bills – but the majority of consumers have not achieved their full energy and dollar savings potential. read more Lighting Up a Kitchen RemodelThis week’s question comes to us from Paul, “We’re gearing up for a kitchen remodel, and feel pretty confident about every aspect except lighting. What should we be prepared to discuss with a kitchen lighting designer?” read more Bite Free ZoneThey make a meal of you – while you are trying to enjoy a backyard barbeque. Mosquitoes can make a beautiful summer evening outdoors unbearable, but they can be controlled. We’ll tell you exactly how to create a skeeter-free zone at your house. Bug free backyards, on the next Money Pit radio show. To find out where we broadcast in your area or download our podcast, visit www.moneypit.com. read more Contractor ConfidenceThe home improvement season is now upon us, ushering in the next installment in the ongoing soap opera that homeowners might refer to as “Contractors of Our Lives.” Few business relationships evoke such intense emotions as the homeowner-contractor bond. And a new survey reveals some strange behaviors on both sides! read more WIN a $5000 Door MakeoverYour home’s entryway can be a beautiful reflection of your personal taste and style — unless you’re cursed with the ugliest door in all the land. And, an enhanced entryway can also add as much as $24,000 to a home’s perceived value, according to a study commissioned by Therma-Tru doors. Now, Therma-Tru Doors is breaking the spell of the ugly door with the search for the “Ugliest Door in America” contest, offering the winners an elegant front door makeover. Share This Information With A Friend!Simply forward this Email. And invite friends to register to receive this E-newsletter each week. If you would like to unsubscribe from our weekly newsletter, please refer to the unsubscribe directions at the bottom of this newsletter.
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