As long as there have been homes, there have been home repairs. If you know the age of your home, however, problems common to homes built in that era that can be avoided.
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As long as there have been homes, there have been home repairs. If you know the age of your home, however, problems common to homes built in that era that can be avoided.
In an uncertain housing market, dropping big bucks on complex home improvement projects isn’t always the way to go. However, with a little DIY know-how and a conservative amount of cash, there is a lot you can do to enhance both the value and enjoyment of your home.
Here are seven cheap home...
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Heating an apartment is the single biggest energy expenditure during winter. But while home owners can do things like purchase new energy efficient heating systems, renters don't have the same options to improve heat in a home they don't own. Or do they? |
There are so many home heating fuel options available to homeowners now. And as cold weather sets in every fall, all of us are likely to experience a cacophony of advertising voices compelling us to choose propane over oil or natural gas over electric. But whether your home heating fuel... |
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Honeywell’s new Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat allows you to customize home comfort while coordinating with home décor. Wi-Fi connectivity makes it possible to regulate energy usage through your computer, tablet or smart phone, and the easy-to-read touch-screen display can be color-customized to match... |
When buying or selling a home, make sure a professional home inspector is part of the transaction. Nosy people can be really annoying if they are always sticking their nose in other people's business! But if you are buying a house, a home inspector is one super nosy person you definitely want to... |
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Late summer to early fall is the perfect time of year for home maintenance projects. In fact, we like to call this the Goldilocks season, not too hot and not too cold. It's just right to tackle dozens of little tasks around your home that will keep your house in good shape for years to come. ... |
If energy-saving home improvements top your list for 2010, Uncle Sam likewise has plans to reward you with valuable energy efficiency tax credits. Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), you once again have the opportunity to earn up to $1,500 in one-time credits... |