With the housing and foreclosure crisis, there are a lot of vacant or soon-to-be vacant properties on the market. If you're listing your home, you most likely have plenty of competition, because the housing bust affected homes of all price levels, in most areas, from high-end homes in exclusive gated ...
read moreReplacing your windows is a big decision. It’s vital to choose the correct window for your home and your needs, but you also need to be sure that the contractor you hire is a good one. Your new windows will only be as good as the installation workmanship. Improperly installed ...
read moreA great view of the outside through your windows is an important part of the room. Picture windows are beautiful, but if they, like any window, develop drafts, your energy bill's in for a spike. When you do feel cool spots in your home, try these methods to detect them ...
read moreHome maintenance in the winter usually takes a back seat to keeping up with snow removal. Anyone who lives in an area that gets as much snow as we do in the Twin Cities knows how beautiful it is as it falls but how painful it can be to shovel. Before you go out ...
read moreIf you have an old house, you're probably already familiar with making repairs, and the need to save money. Although replacing your windows may seem expensive up front, it saves energy dollars in the long run. And currently there are federal tax credits available for energy-efficient upgrades which can offset ...
read moreLet's face it, for most of us our front doors don't get a lot of attention. Chances are most of us don't even use them ourselves - we come in through the garage or the back entry, and the front entry is just for guests. When was the last time you ...
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