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High Spin Washers
When shopping for a clothes washer, compare spin speeds. Higher spin speed can result in better water extraction and reduced ... |
 
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History of Miami Beach
Bob Vila gives the viewer a brief history of Miami Beach from its humble beginnings in plantation farming in the 1880s to its ... |
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Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon
Whether you are buying or selling, it's imporant to test the home for radon. |
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Home Buying 101
This guide, created by The Department of Housing and Urban Development, discusses settlement costs, legal issues, and other ... |
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Home Theater Wiring
Avoid flat-topped staples for running speaker wires along the walls — they can sever the wire's insulation. Cables that ... |
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Home Warranties and Service Plans
It's after the warranties run out that problems start to hit for home systems and appliances. With home service plans you can ... |
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Homeowners Insurance
A standard homeowners policy protects against fire, lightning, wind, storms, hail, explosions, riots, aircraft wrecks, vehicle ... |
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House Buying Season
Because many buyers prefer to move in the spring or summer, the real estate market starts to heat up as early as February. ... |
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How Much House
The conventional home buying wisdom is to buy as much house as you can afford. It is important, however, to limit your ... |
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How to Find Affordable Housing
Finding affordable housing takes energy, patience, and determination. The first step is to learn where to find help and how to ... |
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How to Hold a Successful Yard Sale
A well-planned yard sale will leave your wallet fatter and your home de-cluttered. Proper planning, skillful organization and ... |
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HVAC Budget
Whether you intend to install insulation yourself or hire a contractor, make sure that you know the guaranteed minimum R-value ... |
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HVAC Shopping
Shop during the off-season. Many heating and cooling manufacturers offer significant rebates during seasonal sales promotions, ... |
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Improvement Records
Beginning on the day that you complete the purchase of a home, keep track of everything you spend on major improvements. You ... |
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Included Furnishings
Fixtures, any kind of personal property that is permanently attached to a house (such as drapery rods, built-in bookcases, ... |
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Installing a Sod Lawn
Bob meets with landscape architect Juan Capote to discuss the installation of a sod lawn. Juan discusses the initial grading ... |
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Installing the Energy Star Washer and Dryer
Bob convenes with carpenter Bob Ryley and plumber Dave DuVerger who are installing the laundry appliances. Bob details a few ... |
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Insulating Shell
Buy a new water heater with a thick, insulating shell; while it may cost more initially than one without insulation, the ... |
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Insurance Savings
Homeowners' insurance policies typically insure the contents of the home for a percentage of the structure's replacement cost. ... |
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Interior Design and Touring a Fabric Store
Bob tours the house with Robyn Peterson, our interior designer. She points out the built in cabinets around the bar in the ... |
