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Tips and Tricks Every Homeowner Should Know

Becoming a homeowner doesn’t equip you with the basics of household know-how, although time and experience will likely teach you how to tighten up a leaky faucet. But technicians say that up to 30 percent of their service calls require nothing more than the flip of a...

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Quick Tricks to Organize Your Bathroom

These ideas will restore order in the bathroom and create a whole new look and feel.Short on counter space? Attach wire crates to the wall and use them to store items that clutter up the sink area.Adhere flat-backed suction cups to the inside of your medicine cabinet...

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4 Healthy Snacks to Eat at Bedtime

Before you reach for the chips or ice cream, consider one of these options instead, recommended by Cooking Light magazine:Whole Grain Toast and HummusHummus is rich in vitamin B, which helps metabolize carbohydrates, protein and fats. The fiber in whole grain bread...

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Costs of Pool Ownership

A backyard pool can look like a lot of fun when youre house-hunting. Summer days full of swimming and splashing around your pool can be great fun, but sooner or later youre going to have to face the costs that come with a pool.Here are some of the costs of pool...

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Simple Fixes for Common Door Problems

Is a door in your home not shutting properly? There may be an issue. Here are some simple fixes for common door problems.If a Door Isn’t Aligned Correctly…Try tightening the screws in the hinges near large gaps. If the door is too tight, place a shim behind one of the...

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Everything to Know About Converting Your Attic

If your home has an attic, you may be able to convert it to a bedroom.Pros of an Attic ConversionConverting your attic to a bedroom won’t change the overall footprint of your home.Remodeling your attic can be cheaper and less disruptive than moving.An attic bedroom...

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How to Use Credit Cards Wisely

Credit cards are helpful and convenient.Unless you use them wisely, though, you could find yourself in financial trouble.Charge responsibly by using a credit card only for items you need, rather than want, and for emergency situations.Dont max out cards, or risk...

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5 Tips for That Garage Clean-Out

For many of us, cleaning out our garage is no simple afternoon task. Most garages hold years of accumulated and forgotten items, and clearing them out is a serious job. Below are five tips to help you make the most of the big clean-out.Pick a date. To avoid...

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How to Appeal a Property Tax Assessment

The amount due on a property tax bill is obviously the main thing that catches a homeowner’s eye"but there are other parts of the bill that should be checked for errors and confirmed as updated.Here are some ways to review your property tax bill and how to appeal...

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Tips and Tricks Every Homeowner Should Know

Becoming a homeowner doesn’t equip you with the basics of household know-how, although time and experience will likely teach you how to tighten up a leaky faucet. But technicians say that up to 30 percent of their service calls require nothing more than the flip of a...

read more

Quick Tricks to Organize Your Bathroom

These ideas will restore order in the bathroom and create a whole new look and feel.Short on counter space? Attach wire crates to the wall and use them to store items that clutter up the sink area.Adhere flat-backed suction cups to the inside of your medicine cabinet...

read more

4 Healthy Snacks to Eat at Bedtime

Before you reach for the chips or ice cream, consider one of these options instead, recommended by Cooking Light magazine:Whole Grain Toast and HummusHummus is rich in vitamin B, which helps metabolize carbohydrates, protein and fats. The fiber in whole grain bread...

read more

Costs of Pool Ownership

A backyard pool can look like a lot of fun when youre house-hunting. Summer days full of swimming and splashing around your pool can be great fun, but sooner or later youre going to have to face the costs that come with a pool.Here are some of the costs of pool...

read more

Simple Fixes for Common Door Problems

Is a door in your home not shutting properly? There may be an issue. Here are some simple fixes for common door problems.If a Door Isn’t Aligned Correctly…Try tightening the screws in the hinges near large gaps. If the door is too tight, place a shim behind one of the...

read more

Everything to Know About Converting Your Attic

If your home has an attic, you may be able to convert it to a bedroom.Pros of an Attic ConversionConverting your attic to a bedroom won’t change the overall footprint of your home.Remodeling your attic can be cheaper and less disruptive than moving.An attic bedroom...

read more

How to Use Credit Cards Wisely

Credit cards are helpful and convenient.Unless you use them wisely, though, you could find yourself in financial trouble.Charge responsibly by using a credit card only for items you need, rather than want, and for emergency situations.Dont max out cards, or risk...

read more

5 Tips for That Garage Clean-Out

For many of us, cleaning out our garage is no simple afternoon task. Most garages hold years of accumulated and forgotten items, and clearing them out is a serious job. Below are five tips to help you make the most of the big clean-out.Pick a date. To avoid...

read more

How to Appeal a Property Tax Assessment

The amount due on a property tax bill is obviously the main thing that catches a homeowner’s eye"but there are other parts of the bill that should be checked for errors and confirmed as updated.Here are some ways to review your property tax bill and how to appeal...

read more

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