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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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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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Kitchen Budget
Keep on budget by using luxury material sparingly. Reserve the island for an expensive granite countertop, for example, while ... |
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Lead Disclosure
Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting, buying, or renovating pre-1978 housing. ... |
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Less Expensive Glue
You can cut the cost of wood glue for workshop projects significantly by buying your glue in 1-qt. or larger containers. To ... |
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Low-Ball Offers
A low-ball offer is a term used to describe an offer on a house that is substantially less than the asking price. While any ... |
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Lumber Grade
When purchasing lumber, know the various grades. Often perceived savings can be the result of a lower grade wood. |
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Lumberyard Gear
When going to buy lumber, eliminate the guesswork by taking along the right gear. Take a good flashlight to be able to see ... |
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Moisture Check
Your building materials supplier should make random checks of moisture content. 7-12% is good for interior finish materials. ... |
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Moisture Content
Have your building materials supplier check moisture content of flooring, paneling, and trim boards to make sure the material ... |
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Moisture Control
Look for a refrigerator with automatic moisture control. Models with this feature have been engineered to prevent moisture ... |
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Moisture Sensor
When shopping for a clothes dryer, look for a model with a moisture sensor feature that automatically shuts off the machine ... |
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Natural Linoleum
In kitchen and bathroom areas where vinyl flooring is often used, natural linoleum can be used instead. (Vinyl flooring is ... |
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Neighborhood Hunting
Narrowing your search for the perfect home can be a little easier if you start with a few neighborhoods and work your way out. ... |
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New Workshop
If you're a woodworker or do-it-yourselfer, keep these tips in mind when you're building your home workshop. With a workbench ... |
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Oil Consumption
Determine the daily oil consumption by dividing the number of days between deliveries to determine the average amount of ... |
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Oil Delivery
Check your delivery ticket to ensure that the amount of gallons delivered was mechanically printed on the ticket. Many states ... |
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Paint Ingredients
To be certain you'll have touch up paint you will want to buy a gallon or so extra and be sure to have the salesperson write ... |
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Paint Now, Save Later
Like tile, most paint will differ slightly in each lot produced. If you plan to use the same color thoughout your house, it's ... |
