Homeowner's Toolkit Archive


How to Find a Professional Roofing Contractor

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Nov. 15, 2007-Southern California homeowners and building owners looking to repair or replace their damaged roof systems after the recent wildfires should heed this important advice: Insist on a professional. The National Roofing Contractors Association can help you find a professional roofing contractor in your area. Here are some ...
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Fall Planting: Time for Trees and Shrubs

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007
By Ellen Russell ...
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10 Tips for Getting Your Home Off the Market this Fall

Monday, November 5th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Nov. 10, 2007-Many homeowners and buyers have their eyes peeled on the housing market. While groups like the National Association of Realtors continue to manage consumer expectations and provide reassurance that the housing market will steadily improve by 2008, hopes can fall hard for homeowners who are preparing their ...
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How to Choose the Right Decorative Concrete Style for Your Home

Thursday, November 1st, 2007
RISMEDIA, Nov. 2, 2007-Concrete, and all it's decorative options and styles, has become the material of choice for homeowners and builders wanting to accentuate a particular home style. From a coastal home style to a classic ranch or colonial style home, The Concrete Network outlines design ideas and tips for ...
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Pest-Proofing Tips for Fall

Monday, October 29th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Oct. 30, 2007-With falling temperatures and changing leaves, unwelcome friends may soon find their way into homes as pests seek refuge from the changing seasons. Pests, like people, crave warm places, especially those that provide food, water and shelter. Homes often provide exactly this. The National Pest Management Association ...
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Fire Alarm: File Homeowners Insurance Claims as Soon as Possible After Disaster Hits

Thursday, October 25th, 2007
By Amy Hoak, MarketWatch ...
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10 Tips for Healthier Home Air This Winter

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007
RISMEDIA, Oct. 24, 2007-Closing up a home for winter weather can make allergies and asthma worse, due to sealing in aggravating indoor air pollutants. Indoor air pollution poses a greater health risk than air pollution found outdoors. Dangerous gases such as formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) come from items ...
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Tips in Anticipation of Higher Gas Prices

Thursday, October 18th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Oct. 19, 2007-With oil prices topping $88 a barrel this week, and prices at the pump sure to follow, the Alliance to Save Energy is once again calling on Congress to enact, immediately, higher Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. It will take time for the standards to become ...
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Homeowners: Save on Taxes by Going Green

Thursday, October 18th, 2007
By Marshall Loeb, MarketWatch ...
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Spiders: Save Them for Haunted Houses

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Oct. 17, 2007-In October, haunted houses across the nation are filled with creepy critters seeking to scare their many visitors. One of the most popular and frightening images of Halloween are spiders. Although ideal for this holiday, spiders, especially brown recluse spiders, are insects that can pose severe health ...
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