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12 Ways to Save Money on Your Homeowners Insurance
12 Ways to Save Money on Your Homeowners Insurance
The price you pay for your homeowners insurance can vary by hundreds of dollars depending on a number of factors, including ...
A Guide to Making Energy-Smart Purchases
A Guide to Making Energy-Smart Purchases
Being more energy efficient can be as simple and inexpensive as buying and installing caulk and weatherstripping or as ...
A Vacation Condo as a Second Home
A Vacation Condo as a Second Home
A condominium may be a smart purchase for a vacation home, since amenities like security, pools and community rooms are all ...
AC Energy Ratios
AC Energy Ratios
When shopping or air conditioners, look for seasonal energy ratios (SEER) over 12 for central air conditioners and energy ...
AC Rating
AC Rating
Air conditioners are rated by the number of British Thermal Units (Btu) of heat they can remove per hour. Another common ...
AC Settings
AC Settings
Don't set your thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn on your air conditioner. It will not cool your home ...
Air Conditioner Size
Air Conditioner Size
Two major decisions should guide your purchase of a room air conditioner. Buy a correctly sized unit. Buy an energy-efficient ...
Air Leakage
Air Leakage
Select windows with air leakage ratings of 0.3 cubic feet per minute or less.
As Is Homes
As Is Homes
A home for sale "as is" often means repairs will be necessary. Don't write these properties off, the work may not be as bad as ...
Back-Up Offer
Back-Up Offer
If you're bid for a house comes in second, be sure to make a backup offer. This puts you next in line if the first offer falls ...
Bathroom Remodel: The Shower Makeover
Bathroom Remodel: The Shower Makeover
When planning a bathroom remodel, consider investing in the shower. A new door, enclosure, showerhead and accessories can add ...
Baths vs Showers
Baths vs Showers
Take more showers than baths. Bathing uses the most hot water in the average household. You use 15-25 gallons of hot water for ...
Bench Vises & Clamps
Bench Vises & Clamps
It's essential to outfit your workbench with an assortment of vises and clamps. They free your hands by holding your work ...
Biscuit Joints
Biscuit Joints
Using thin wood wafers called biscuits can strengthen wood joints by providing more glue bonding area. You can use a biscuit ...
Brass Shopping
Brass Shopping
When shopping for brass, take along a magnet. If the magnet sticks to the item such as a lamp base, it is not real brass. If ...
Budget Decorating
Budget Decorating
Here's how to get the most from your home decorating efforts without breaking the bank. Look for good quality furniture with ...
Budget Landscaping
Budget Landscaping
Bob meets with landscape designer Ruth Foster to discuss the foundation plantings. Ruth explains her material choices and cost ...
Budgeting for the Remodel
Budgeting for the Remodel
Bob talks with the contractor about the budget.
Buy In Bulk
Buy In Bulk
When buying quantities of standard fasteners, such as screws or bolts, buy a full box anytime you will need close to a half ...
Buying a Home in an Historic District
Buying a Home in an Historic District
There are many advantages to buying a home in a designated historic district, including stability and resale values. Still, ...
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