By: John Riha
Published: August 31, 2009
Cleaning and repairing your home’s siding once every year will pay off in the form of a long life and increased value for your home.
Chimney Maintenance for Warmth and Safety
By: Wendy Paris
Published: August 31, 2009
Chimney maintenance and a fireplace inspection can make the difference between warm safety and drafty danger.
Replace Old Windows with Energy-Efficient Models
By: Karin Beuerlein
Published: August 28, 2009
Adding new energy-efficient windows can pay off at resale, as well as boost your energy savings—$126-$465 annually—if you choose the right ones.
Conduct Your Own Energy Audit
By: Jane Hodges
Published: August 28, 2009
A do-it-yourself energy audit can teach you how to be more energy efficient and make you a more-educated consumer should you decide to hire an expert.
A Healthy Shine: Green Cleaning Products for Your Kitchen
Published: August 28, 2009
Going green in the kitchen doesn´t mean going broke as long as you choose the right green cleaning products.
7 Tips for Saving Energy with Home Lighting
Published: August 28, 2009
Lighting eats up as much as 20% of your annual electric bill, but using energy-efficient bulbs and making other simple changes can cut lighting costs dramatically.
10 Tips for Saving Energy in the Kitchen
By: Douglas Trattner
Published: August 28, 2009
Maintaining your large kitchen appliances is part of a smart home energy efficiency plan.
Your CLUE Insurance Report Matters
By: By: Mariwyn Evans
Published: August 28, 2009
Your CLUE insurance report keeps your homeowners insurance claims alive for seven years—and that could cost you on your premiums.
How to Buy a Washer
By: Douglas Trattner
Published: August 28, 2009
Confidently purchase a new washing machine that makes sense for your particular budget and level of green-mindedness.
How to Correct Your CLUE Insurance Report
By: By: Mariwyn Evans
Published: August 28, 2009
An error in your CLUE insurance report can increase your homeowners insurance premium or even prevent you from getting coverage at all.
How to Correct Your CLUE Insurance Report
By: By: Mariwyn Evans
Published: August 28, 2009
An error in your CLUE insurance report can increase your homeowners insurance premium or even prevent you from getting coverage at all.
Homeowners Insurance: To Claim or Not to Claim?
By: G. M. Filisko
Published: August 28, 2009
The answer to that question will go a long way toward determining whether your homeowners insurance will ultimately cost you more or even get canceled.
Caring for Wood Siding
By: John Riha
Published: August 28, 2009
To enjoy wood siding’s beauty for a lifetime, maintain it properly and diligently.
When It´s Time for an Electrical Wiring Upgrade
By: Pat Curry
Published: August 28, 2009
A wiring upgrade can be messy and expensive, but there are times when it´s necessary to protect the safety, convenience, and value of your home.
Understanding Energy Ratings for Windows and Doors
By: Karin Beuerlein
Published: August 28, 2009
Qualifying for the $200-$500 federal tax credit on new windows and doors depends on two measurements, U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient.
The Value of Whole-House Surge Protectors
By: Pat Curry
Published: August 28, 2009
If you´ve got sophisticated electronics and appliances—and who doesn´t these days?—you can´t afford not to safeguard them with whole-house surge protectors.
Homeowners Insurance: Time for an Annual Check-Up
By: G. M. Filisko
Published: August 28, 2009
An annual check-up on your homeowners insurance can result in a healthier policy and a healthier pocketbook.
Siding: A Guide to the Options
By: John Riha
Published: August 28, 2009
When replacing siding, you´ll often recoup a significant amount of your investment, but there are tradeoffs in maintenance, price, and sustainability.
Homeowners Insurance: Are You Over or Underinsured?
By: G. M. Filisko
Published: August 28, 2009
Paying for more homeowners insurance than you need is a waste of money, but it can prove even more costly to get caught without enough coverage.
Insuring Against Natural Disasters
By: Gwen Moran
Published: August 28, 2009
Your homeowners insurance covers many of life's disasters, just not some natural disasters like earthquakes and floods, so consider supplemental policies.
Create a Home Emergency Preparedness Kit
By: Wendy Paris
Published: August 28, 2009
Preparing and keeping a fully stocked home emergency preparedness kit could be the key to your family´s safety if disaster strikes.
Budget for a Remodel
By: Oliver Marks
Published: August 28, 2009
To calculate how much remodel you can afford, follow these four steps: Ballpark the cost, establish a spending limit, make a wish list, and set your priorities.
7 Tips for Saving Energy in the Laundry Room
By: Douglas Trattner
Published: August 28, 2009
Understanding your laundry room appliances is part of a smart plan to help you save energy in your home.
7 Signs You May Have a Drainage Problem
By: Jeanne Huber
Published: August 28, 2009
Finding and addressing drainage problems when they´re smaller and easier to fix can save you thousands of dollars and plenty of headaches down the line.
Evaluate Your Adjustable-Rate Mortgage
Published: August 28, 2009
If you have an adjustable-rate mortgage, be sure to investigate your loan options well before the rate on your ARM resets.
Appliance Buying Guide: Washing Machines
By: Douglas Trattner
Published: August 28, 2009
Confidently purchase a new washing machine that makes sense for your particular budget and level of green-mindedness.
A Financial Plan for Your Home
By: Richard Koreto
Published: August 28, 2009
Your home is probably your biggest investment. To manage it, create a financial plan that takes into account repairs, upgrades, mortgages, insurance, and taxes.
Appliance Buying Guide: Refrigerators
By: Douglas Trattner
Published: August 28, 2009
When you buy a new refrigerator, arm yourself with the facts, so you´ll be sure to make the right decision for your budget and space needs.
Portable Generators: Backup Power at a Lower Cost
By: Wendy Paris
Published: August 28, 2009
A lower-priced alternative to standby generators, portable generators can keep power running in an emergency, as long as you don’t mind a few inconveniences.
Saving Electricity: Reduce Standby Power Consumption
By: By: John Rebchook
Published: August 28, 2009
It doesn´t take much effort to reduce standby power consumption; and you could save the equivalent of a few tanks of gas a year.
Professional Energy Audits: The Costs and Benefits
By: Jane Hodges
Published: August 28, 2009
Address the energy efficiency issues weighing down your utility bills, with help from an energy audit.
Prioritize Tasks After an Energy Audit
By: Jane Hodges
Published: August 28, 2009
Determine which energy efficiency tasks to address first after an energy audit based on your budget, results, urgency, and skill set.
Low-Flow Showerheads: How to Choose
Published: August 28, 2009
Thanks to innovative new technology, today´s super-efficient low-flow showerheads save water, reduce your energy bills, and still feel good to use.
Green Cleaning Products for the Bathroom
Published: August 28, 2009
Inexpensive green cleaning products—both off the shelf and homemade—can be just as effective on your sinks, toilets, and showers as conventional products.
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