December 2009 - Posts
Water Heaters: 5 Tips to Save Energy By: Joe Bousquin Published: August 28, 2009 Water heating accounts for up to 25% of household energy costs, but there are inexpensive things you can do to increase efficiency and reduce energy bills. n the fight to
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By: Oliver Marks Published: September 1, 2009 Doing home-improvement jobs yourself can be a smart way to save money, but choose the right DIY projects or you’ll end up paying dearly. Look for maintenance jobs that are relatively easy and need to
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Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you're in the market for a home, thinking about selling your home,
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By: Jeanne Huber Published: September 16, 2009 For what the typical family wastes every year on air leaks—about $350—you can plug energy-robbing gaps, start saving money, and enjoy a more comfortable home. A typical family spends about a third
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By: Oliver Marks Published: September 30, 2009 Review your remodeling contract carefully and adjust it to make sure it protects you in terms of payments, work schedules, and project specifications. Even if you never intend to pick up a hammer for your
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From:HAR Chair report Last month, President Obama signed a bill that extends and expands the homebuyer tax credit. This year’s version includes the same $8,000 tax credit, but has also undergone changes that make the program available to a significantly
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