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Carpet Padding
When purchasing carpeting, you should buy the best-quality carpet you can afford, coupled with the highest quality padding. In ... |
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Ceiling Fan Quality
The most important part of a ceiling fan is its motor. High-end brands usually have the most energy-efficient, well-designed ... |
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Ceiling Fan Size
Before you buy a fan, consider the size of the room you want to cool. A 52-inch fan is appropriate for a room that's 230 ... |
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Choosing a Spreader
Cyclone or rotary spreaders work best with fertilizers. Drop spreaders work best with lime. |
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Choosing a Water Heater
When you're choosing a water heater, don't be tempted to simply buy the lowest-cost model available. Water heating uses too ... |
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Closing Costs
Closing costs are the fees for services, taxes or special interest charges that surround the purchase of a home. They include ... |
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Clothes Washer Features
When shopping for a clothes washer, look for the following design features that help clothes washers cut water usage: water ... |
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Contingency Clauses
Contingency clauses should satisfy the concerns of both the buyer and seller. Buyers also can protect themselves by inserting ... |
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Contractor Credit
Pay your contractor by credit card when you can. Under federal and state law, in most cases, you have the right to assert any ... |
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Direct Buy Escrow
If you buy a house directly from a seller, without brokers, have an attorney keep your deposit in and escrow account. Too ... |
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Dishwasher Features
When shopping for a dishwasher, find one that features advanced sensors that sense and adjust for the amount of soil on your ... |
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Dishwasher Shopping
When shopping for a dishwasher, look for features that will reduce water use, such as booster heaters and smart controls. Ask ... |
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Drywall Estimating
To determine how many four by eight drywall panels to buy, divide the square footage you need to cover by thirty-two. You'll ... |
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Energy Incentives
Many utilities offer incentives to homeowners who make improvements that save energy. Contact your utility company to ... |
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Energy Star Appliances
Here's something to consider when you're appliance shopping. The Energy Star program was formed as a partnership between the ... |
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EnergyGuide Label
The EnergyGuide label gives you two important pieces of information you can use for comparison of different brands and models ... |
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Estimating Paint
Here's how to estimate how much paint you need for the job. Most paints will cover about four hundred square feet per gallon ... |
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Expanding Living Space
Adding on more living space will increase the value of your home. Finish off that unused attic space for an exciting new ... |
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Fenestration Rating
When you're shopping for new windows, first, look for the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label; it means the ... |
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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 ... |
