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Reuniting with Your Old Patio Furniture
RISMEDIA, April 8, 2008-(MCT)-You didn't bring the outdoor furniture inside for the winter, or even cover it. Now, your chairs and patio table, even the umbrella, look plug ugly. No need to panic, though. Just give them a good cleaning, maybe even new paint, and they'll look fresh as spring. ...
Tips for Homeowners to Avoid Home Improvement Scams
RISMEDIA, April 8, 2008-May is National Home Improvement Month. During times of a softer economy paired with the approach of warmer weather, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) wants to remind homeowners to beware of unscrupulous people posing as remodelers. ...
3 Easy, Inexpensive Ways to Increase a Home’s Energy Efficiency
RISMEDIA, April 3, 2008-Four out of five people are interested in being "green," according to a nationwide survey among homeowners. And, nine out of 10 homeowners agree that improving the energy efficiency of their homes is one of the most useful actions to help the environment.
What’s Your Hue? Home & Garden Party Says Color, Contrast among Trends
RISMEDIA, April 1, 2008-It is the spring season, a time when flowers are in bloom and the sun's shine is brighter. Ideally enough, "bloom" and "bright" are also words that could describe home design trends this time of year. According to Jeff Floyd, director of product development for Home & ...
Don’t Get ‘Fooled’ by Home Improvement Scams
RISMEDIA, March 27, 2008-"April Fool's!" Many people have heard that oh-so-familiar saying when someone plays a joke on them in celebration of the comical holiday. However, this April - and actually this entire spring season - Mr. Handyman, warns local homeowners not to get "fooled" by handyman scam artists when ...
Sunlight and Clay Make for ‘Greenest’ Home
RISMEDIA, March 27, 2008-(MCT)-When some couples plan their dream home, they fantasize about Olympic-size swimming pools and walk-in closets. Scott and Jackie Wood fantasized about sunlight. ...
6 Things to Keep in Mind When Looking for Mortgage Financing
RISMEDIA, March 26, 2008-There are six critical things prospective home buyers need to do in this sometimes confusing market, says Kansas City mortgage expert Bruce Brown, founder of the website http://www.MortgageAnswersFast.com. ...
Living Outside: Garden Rooms Offer a Place to Relax Outdoors
RISMEDIA, March 26, 2008-(MCT)-For years, the side yard of Jay and Sylvia Gonzalez's Reedley, Calif., home was left bare and empty. When the couple went outside, it was usually to use the pool and covered patio in the backyard. Last year, though, they decided it was time to do something ...
When Walking Out on Mortgage Is the Wrong Answer
RISMEDIA, March 18, 2008-(MCT)-There's a terrible idea apparently spreading amid the mortgage meltdown that the best solution to foreclosure is to stop paying your mortgage and abandon your home. There are even companies springing up that help homeowners "walk away" for about $1,000. ...
Mortgage Woes Spur Tax Break
RISMEDIA, March 18, 2008-(MCT)-Homeowners who went through a foreclosure or got a deal for working out their mortgage debt should pay attention to a new tax break for debt forgiveness. ...
Denver Homeowners Say ‘I’ll Do It Myself’ When Remodeling
RISMEDIA, March 14, 2008-Denver area homeowners break away from the pack when it comes to remodeling, according to the Remodeling Sentiment Report, a semi-annual survey of 5,000 U.S. homeowners sponsored by www.frontrangeremodeling.com. The most recent survey reveals that remodeling plans are of a similar scope and cost as in previous ...
Just the Facts – Where to Find Home Foreclosure Information
RISMEDIA, March 13, 2008-(MCT)-As the foreclosure problem deepens in this country, more and more advice and support is being offered to families and individuals at risk of losing their homes, through counseling services, credit management groups and the Internet. A number of websites offer good insights about home foreclosure, and ...
