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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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Power Router The power router is the most essential sharing tool in the workshop. It performs many tasks and isn't terribly expensive to ... |
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Pro-Rated Warranties A pro-rated warranty reduces the amount of reimbursement according to the length of time the item has been in service. |
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Real Appliance Cost When purchasing new appliances, consider the purchase price, the cost to run, and the life expectancy of the appliance. The ... |
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Realistic Bids When comparing bids from contractors, be sure that the amounts allotted for flooring and lighting are realistic. |
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Refrigerator Choices Refrigerators with the freezer on top are more efficient than those with freezers on the side.
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Rental Rates If you're buying a property that contains rental units, consider obtaining a letter from a real estate broker or some other ... |
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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 ... |
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Salvage Solutions Salvage yards have always been great places to find pieces of old homes. They can be recycled as art objects or replacement ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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Solar Savings Although the purchase prices of solar water heaters are usually higher than those of conventional types,operating costs are ... |
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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 ... |
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Space Heater Safety Look for one that is listed with a nationally-recognized testing laboratory. These heaters have been tested to meet specific ... |
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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 ... |
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Summer Temp Set your thermostat as high as comfortably possible in the summer. The less difference between the indoor and outdoor ... |
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Title Report When reading a preliminary title report, it is important to check the extent of your ownership rights or interest. The most ... |