Homeownership

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A Safe and Happy Holiday :: Last Minute Tips to Keep Your Home Safe for the Winter Holidays

The holidays are in full swing and celebrations are underway. Many people have completed all of their seasonal decorating and are moving on to hosting parties and inviting guests into their home....

by Dorian Adams

Switches in a Breaker Panel or Breaker Box

Making Sense of the Breaker Panel :: How Circuit Breakers Works & How to Label a the Breaker Panel

In the world of do-it-yourselfers it's important to understand the array of breakers on the circuit breaker panel. Fortunately, it's pretty easy, but it helps to understand what's at play and how...

by Chris Long

Avoiding Home Improvement Scams :: Man Working on Roofs in Louisiana

Tips for Avoiding Home Improvement Scams, Especially in the Wake of a Disaster

These scams are so prevalent that the Federal Trade Commission has released guidelines to help homeowners identify potential scam artists. If you are looking to hire a professional to oversee an upgrade...

by Matt Herndon

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Does My Project Need a Building Permit? :: Building Permit Requirements & Why They’re Important

This article goes into detail on how to know if you need a building permit as well as the potential consequences if you build without a permit when it's required. [...]

by Richard Campen

Keys to Green Grass in Spring :: How to Prep a Lawn for Winter

The type of care your lawn requires will depend greatly on where you live. In Florida, you may very well continue to mow your lawn throughout the year, but in Minnesota, your...

by Alex Wayne

How to Style a Bookcase Like a Pro

If there’s one piece of furniture with endless style potential, it’s bookshelves. These spaces are often used for function only, but you can style bookshelves so they display your personality through meaningful...

by Home Rehab Online

Fire Prevention :: Put it Out: Fire Extinguishers

Fire Prevention Through Preparation – Smoke Detectors, Extinguishers, Escape Plans & More

National Fire Safety Month occurs each October, and it’s a stark but important reminder to take precautions to protect ourselves and our homes. Many house fires are completely preventable, if the homeowner...

by Chris Long

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What Does Home Insurance Cover :: Dwelling, Liability & More

Most people who own property have home insurance. However, many of them do not know exactly what their insurance does and does not cover. Typical home insurance plans cover the same general...

by Roy McClure

The Skinny on Energy Star Certified Homes :: A Guide for Home Improvements?

The federal government's Energy Star program offers certification to green home builders, giving homeowners the reassurance that they are purchasing a home designed to conform to strict energy-efficiency guidelines. Energy Star-certified homes...

by Justin Krutz

Preparing A Furnace for Winter In 3 Simple Steps

Preparing your furnace for winter is an important task. If you don’t make sure your furnace is winterized you could face a cold winter, high monthly heat bills, carbon monoxide poisoning, or...

by Lauren Beerling

Effective Home Remedies for Five Common Stains :: How to Remove Carpet Stains

When something gets spilled on your carpet, you may react by grabbing a scrub brush and some hot soapy water, but that may not help and in some cases it may make...

by Andy Martin

Easy Tips to Protect Your Home from Burglars

Everyone wants to fix up their home to make it as comfortable, appealing and as valuable as possible. After spending numerous hours and your hard-earned money on home improvement, of course you...

by jb bartkowiak