Monthly Archives: August 2011

My Carbon Monoxide Detector is going off – Now what?

Most of us know exactly what to do when we hear the fire alarm start to ring – evacuate or somehow get that popcorn/burning dinner off the stove and out the door! Most homes now also have carbon monoxide (CO) … Continue reading

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Theft-Proof Car [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Securing Your Child’s Playroom

When starting (or continuing) your family, your children’s safety becomes a major priority in your life. Here are some safety tips for securing your baby or toddler’s playroom: – Insert plastic outlet covers in all outlets, especially at ground level. … Continue reading

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5 Smart Reasons to Remodel Now

Due to the recent economic down turn the average home price fell last year, for the first time in 40 years. This slowdown has hit the construction industry hard and turned home improvement into a real buyers market. And that makes … Continue reading

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7 Steps to your dream deck

Most people build a deck to enjoy the great out doors. Did you know adding a deck to your home or updating your current deck can add significant value to your home?Many magazines including Remodeling Magazine rated adding a deck as one … Continue reading

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Making Your Home More Energy Efficient Using Plastic

These days, many homeowners are making their homes more energy efficient. Not only to save a little money on the utility bills but also to reduce their impact on the environment. And there are a lot of versatile plastic products … Continue reading

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Landscaping Ideas for Privacy [Video]

Summer is a great time to finish some of that landscaping thats been put to the bottom of your home’s to-do list. Landscaping can be a great way to increase your home’s security or gain some privacy for your yard. Check … Continue reading

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Protect Your College Student From Identity Theft

Your College student has enough to juggle when it comes to work, school, and their friends. This is why we often over look teaching our kids about protecting their identities and credit ratings. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) … Continue reading

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How to Save Money on Your Energy Bill

Is it just us, or have energy prices just been going up and up lately? Unfortunately, this results in significant increases in our home energy bills. Fortunately, there are a lot of relatively inexpensive (sometimes free) changes you can make … Continue reading

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5 Worst Home Fixes For the Money

Here are the five improvements that rank dead last nationally when it comes to getting those renovation dollars back at resale. Home Office Remodel You might be thinking of updating your home office with some built-in storage or high-tech wiring, … Continue reading

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