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Finding a Mortgage that Works
Finding your way around the home-buying maze can be a puzzling thing, especially for first-time buyers. Before you get started ... |
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Finding Replacement Parts
Finding replacement parts can be daunting unless you know how and where to look for them. |
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Finish Your Basement
Finishing your basement is a good way to add space and value to your home. You'll need to add a vapor barrier and insulation ... |
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Foreclosure Financing
One reason there are few bidders at foreclosure sales is that it is next to impossible to get financing for such a property. ... |
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Foreclosure Options
A foreclosure property is a home that has been repossessed by the lender because the owners failed to pay the mortgage. ... |
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Foreclosure Risks
Buying a foreclosure property can be risky, especially for the novice. Usually, you buy a foreclosure property as is, which ... |
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Foreclosure Types
Judicial foreclosure action is a proceeding in which a mortgagee, a trustee or another lienholder on property requests a ... |
 
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Furniture Shopping
Bob goes furniture shopping at Sears with the homeowners and a designer in New Hampshire. |
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Garden Nursery Visit
Bob visits Weston Wholesale Nursery with landscape architect Clara Bachelor. |
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Good Credit
Credit problems won't prevent you from obtaining a mortgage, but they will increase the cost. So try to put some time between ... |
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Grass Seeding
Always buy "certified seed". This is identified by a blue tag saying certified. By spending a few extra cents up front, you ... |
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Green Cleaning: Indoors
Want to use less caustic, more natural cleaning products but afraid they just won’t get your house as sparkling clean as you ... |
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Green Homes Special Series
Part Eleven: Furniture
If you’re adding just one piece of furniture or buying an entire room grouping, consider not only style and price but a ... |
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Green Homes Special Series
Part Ten: Flooring
Because your choice of flooring can have far-reaching implications, explore the options. A greater awareness of the history of ... |
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Hammer Types
What size do you need? Many experienced carpenters use a 16 oz. claw hammer for most jobs, but also carry a 20 or 22 oz. ... |
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HDTV Shopping
Compare image quality, size and price. But think high definition, which refers to the clarity and sharpness of the picture on ... |
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Healthy Carpet
When shopping for carpet, ask about the "green label" program. According to the carpet Industry, the label tells consumers ... |
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Heat vs. Air-Drying
Look for a dishwasher that allows you to choose between heat-drying and air-drying. Heath-drying elements draw considerable ... |
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Heating Costs
When house hunting in warm weather, your primary concern may be air conditioning. But don't forget to consider heating. Don't ... |
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Heating System Size
Bigger is not always better! Too large a system costs more and operates inefficiently. Have a professional assess your needs ... |
