Homeowner's Toolkit Archive


Wire Fraud? What to Do When Problems Surface After Declining a Home Inspection

Monday, October 15th, 2007
By Lew Sichelman ...
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Home Improvement Q& A: Nine Questions to Ask a Contractor

Thursday, October 11th, 2007
By Desiree French ...
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Heating Bills to be About 10% Higher this Winter

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007
By Rex Nutting, MarketWatch ...
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Local Home Sales Tax Bills Spark Public Response

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Oct. 10, 2007-New Jersey's current and future homeowners can now use the Web site www.njhometax.com to tell state legislators that they don't want to pay hundreds of dollars more for a local Home Sales Tax. ...
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Peer Pressure: Homeowners More Likely to Conserve Energy if Neighbors Do

Friday, October 5th, 2007
By Sarah Baicker, Medill News Service ...
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Something New Under the Sun: Cheaper Solar Technology

Friday, October 5th, 2007
By Jim Carlton, The Wall Street Journal ...
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Escape Dominates during Fire Prevention Week

Friday, October 5th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Oct. 8, 2007-Most Americans believe they have at least 10 minutes to get out of their homes during a fire. This is a deadly mistake. Unfortunately, a person only has three minutes or less to escape to safety before smoke or flames can become fatal (Source: National Fire Protection ...
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Home Improvement Q&A: What guidelines should I follow to find a contractor?

Thursday, October 4th, 2007
By Desiree French ...
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Homeowner Trends: Screened Porch Upgrades

Monday, October 1st, 2007
RISMEDIA, Oct. 2, 2007-According to local deck and porch designing experts, screened porches have been making a strong comeback. However, what was once a practical necessity is today becoming a more luxurious amenity for homeowners who are interested in jazzing up their screened porches with their own personalized style or ...
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Curb Appeal: Five Tips for Inspecting Your Landscape

Friday, September 28th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Oct. 1, 2007-If you're a homeowner, chances are you will spend a portion of your weekend landscaping your yard. Whether you're over-seeding the lawn, mulching the garden or planting shrubs and trees, landscaping is a great tool to increase the perceived value of your home. What homeowners and potential buyers ...
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