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Parts Card
Parts Card
How often have you been at the store, knowing you should pick up a filter, humidifier pad, vacuum bag or plumbing part, but ...
Plywood Weight
Plywood Weight
An easy way to estimate how much a stack of plywood will weigh is to figure about 25 lbs. per 1/4 in. of thickness. For ...
Pool Inspection
Pool Inspection
If you are buying a house that includes a swimming pool, plan to have the pool inspected separately by a pool specialist, not ...
Power Router
Power Router
The power router is the most essential sharing tool in the workshop. It performs many tasks and isn't terribly expensive to ...
Pro-Rated Warranties
Pro-Rated Warranties
A pro-rated warranty reduces the amount of reimbursement according to the length of time the item has been in service.
Real Appliance Cost
Real Appliance Cost
When purchasing new appliances, consider the purchase price, the cost to run, and the life expectancy of the appliance. The ...
Realistic Bids
Realistic Bids
When comparing bids from contractors, be sure that the amounts allotted for flooring and lighting are realistic.
Refrigerator Choices
Refrigerator Choices
Refrigerators with the freezer on top are more efficient than those with freezers on the side.
Rental Rates
Rental Rates
If you're buying a property that contains rental units, consider obtaining a letter from a real estate broker or some other ...
Reverse Mortgages
Reverse Mortgages
If you own your home, a reverse mortgage loan will pay you in monthly advances or through a line of credit. Reverse mortgages ...
Salvage Solutions
Salvage Solutions
Salvage yards have always been great places to find pieces of old homes. They can be recycled as art objects or replacement ...
School Value
School Value
When looking for a house, be sure to check out the local schools, even if you don't have school-age children. Research has ...
Selecting Wood
Selecting Wood
If your smaller projects call for clear pine without any knots, you can save money by buying a lesser grade, then cutting out ...
Seller Disclosure Form
Seller Disclosure Form
A seller disclosure form can give you an idea of potential problems, but it should never be considered a substitute for a ...
Solar Savings
Solar Savings
Although the purchase prices of solar water heaters are usually higher than those of conventional types,operating costs are ...
Space Heater Guard
Space Heater Guard
Purchase a heater with a guard around the heating element. A wire grill or other protection is essential to keep fingers or ...
Space Heater Safety
Space Heater Safety
Look for one that is listed with a nationally-recognized testing laboratory. These heaters have been tested to meet specific ...
Staying Sellers
Staying Sellers
Sellers will sometimes opt to remain in the house after closing via a short-term rental agreement. As the new owner, be sure ...
Summer Temp
Summer Temp
Set your thermostat as high as comfortably possible in the summer. The less difference between the indoor and outdoor ...
Title Report
Title Report
When reading a preliminary title report, it is important to check the extent of your ownership rights or interest. The most ...
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