6 Simple Steps to Prep Your Home for Holiday Guests

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6 Simple Steps to Prep Your Home for Holiday Guests By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: November 14, 2011 Make sure extra TP is easy to spot (that’s in #6). Hosting has its shares of anxieties, especially if you’re striving to make your home welcoming. How do you know everyone will feel comfortable? And will you ever … Read More

10 Tips for Saving Energy in the Kitchen

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By: Douglas Trattner Published: August 28, 2009 Maintaining your large kitchen appliances is part of a smart home energy efficiency plan. Spending less money on utility bills doesn’t mean you need to rush out and purchase a whole new suite of Energy Star appliances. With occasional light maintenance and good habits, you can greatly improve the … Read More

HOW TO CHECK YOUR HOME FOR AIR LEAKS

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We’re well into the fall season and winter is right around the corner. This is the time of year when it’s especially important to make sure your home is properly sealed. Air leaks can make it difficult to keep your home properly heated and can lead to high utility bills. Here’s quick guide to checking … Read More

How to Not Regret the Paint Color You Choose

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How to Not Regret the Paint Color You Choose By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: February 10, 2014 The secret? It’s all about the lighting. Here’s how to get it right. Well that was a total waste. That Robin’s Egg Blue you picked for your entryway now looks like the color of that (really cheap) beach … Read More

Leaf Removal Equipment: 4 Tools To Get the Job Done Fast

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Too many leaves can ruin your lawn in spring. Try these tools to banish them. Just for fun, take an inventory of all the leaf removal tools cluttering your garage. Bet you’ve got a half-dozen rakes of different sizes and materials, maybe a blower or two in various states of repair, and maybe even some … Read More

Home buying myths about mortgages

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Think you’re not ready to unlock home ownership yet? That the financial hurdles are too high? You may be short-changing yourself. Many of the things renters believe about home-buying are myths. Here’s the real deal. Myth: I Have to Put Down 20%. 🙁 Saving 20% of the price of a home in many places isn’t just a … Read More