Are You Going to Suffocate in Your Energy Efficient Home?
Posted on June 30, 2009
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Energy efficiency is a very important consideration for homeowners. Energy prices are always in the process of skyrocketing, it seems, and everyone would like to cut their expenditures in that area. There’s also an increasing environmental awareness that is leading many people to look for ways to cut their power use.
Choosing a Home Improvement Contractor: Three Things That Should Worry You
Posted on June 29, 2009
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Hiring a contractor to handle your home improvement projects can seem like nearly as much work as doing the job yourself, sometimes. It’s a pretty serious undertaking that requires checking references, comparing prices and a host of other tasks.
Two Important Security System Considerations
Posted on June 28, 2009
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Putting an alarm system in your home can be a great decision. Obviously, it will provide you with a heightened level of personal security and the sense of well-being that comes with that. It has the secondary advantage of improving your home’s value. Prospective buyers will appreciate the presence of a good alarm system, after all.
Do It Yourself Home Improvement: Plumbing
Posted on June 27, 2009
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You’re not a plumber, are you? Then why are you even thinking about tackling a plumbing job as part of your home improvement plan? If it’s a major project, you might be on the wrong side of local ordinances if they work in question should require the efforts of a licensed plumber. If it’s a serious improvement, the job will probably outstrip both your toolkit and your talents.
When a Home Improvement Isn’t an Improvement
Posted on June 26, 2009
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There are times when a home improvement project isn’t really much of an improvement at all. When that’s the case, you’re better off not taking the plunge.
Safety: A Home Improvement Prerequisite
Posted on June 25, 2009
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People undertake home improvement projects for a number of reasons. Generally, they’re excited at the prospect of making their home a nicer place. They’re motivations are strong and their desires to get a job underway are strong.
The Best Reason to Improve Your Home
Posted on June 24, 2009
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You’ll hear people talking about home improvement as an investment strategy. They’ll tell you that you can increase the value of your home dramatically by making smart changes. They’ll discuss home improvement in terms of the potential gain you may realize upon the sale of the property. They’ll remind you that certain adjustments will save you money or time by reducing monthly bills.
Thinking Long Term About Home Improvement
Posted on June 23, 2009
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Would you rather have someone give you a dollar today or ten dollars in a week? Unless you’re really suffering for cash at the moment, you’d probably bide your time to hold out for the ten-spot, right? Good thinking.
Attics and Energy Efficiency
Posted on June 22, 2009
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Did you know that attics are often the least energy efficient part of a home. They’re often leaky and under-insulated. The amount of energy used in home heating and cooling that escapes through attics is mind-boggling. Many homeowners could radically reduce their heating and cooling costs simply by tending to their attics.
Contractors and Paperwork
Posted on June 21, 2009
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The world runs on paperwork, it seems. You can’t buy a house without destroying a few hundred trees for riders, contracts, insurance documents and mortgage notes. You can’t sign your kid up for a summer sport without signing riders, providing paperwork evidencing proof of insurance and reading participation guidelines.
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