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What Your Remodeling Contract Should Say

What Your Remodeling Contract Should Say

By: Oliver Marks Review your remodeling contract carefully and adjust it to make sure it protects you in terms of payments, work schedules, and project specifications. The essential job of a construction contract is to spell out the project’s “scope of work.” This is...
Energy Efficiency: Pick Upgrades that (Actually) Drive Down Costs

Energy Efficiency: Pick Upgrades that (Actually) Drive Down Costs

By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon                                                                    A new study says home owners won’t see their utility bills drop until they’ve conducted four or more energy upgrades. Here are projects that will give you the greatest bang for...
Compile a Home Inventory with the Right Tools

Compile a Home Inventory with the Right Tools

By: Gwen Moran A home inventory of your belongings for insurance purposes is a relatively inexpensive way to make any future claims go smoother. Take pictures of your belongings Photos of your belongings go a long way toward demonstrating ownership and value. Digital...
8 Tips for Finding Your New Home

8 Tips for Finding Your New Home

By: G. M. Filisko A solid game plan can help you narrow your homebuying search to find the best home for you. 1. Know thyself Understand the type of home that suits your personality. Do you prefer a new or existing home? A ranch or a multistory home? If you’re leaning...