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Home Improvement

The New Rules of Remodeling: How to Balance Style, Durability and Cost

The New Rules of Remodeling: How to Balance Style, Durability and Cost

    Why Exterior Upgrades are a Smart Investment for Homeowners

    Why Exterior Upgrades are a Smart Investment for Homeowners

      Hotter Summers and Rising Energy Costs: How Next-Generation Inverter Heat Pumps Can Provide Comfort and Savings

      Hotter Summers and Rising Energy Costs: How Next-Generation Inverter Heat Pumps Can Provide Comfort and Savings

        Where Wildfire Preparedness Falls Short: 5 Elements Often Missing from Evacuation Plans

        Where Wildfire Preparedness Falls Short: 5 Elements Often Missing from Evacuation Plans

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            Stay Safe at Home: Expert Tips From Building Safety Professionals

            Stay Safe at Home: Expert Tips From Building Safety Professionals

              (StatePoint) Everyone knows the basics of home maintenance, but there are several less obvious hazards that can put people and property at ris…

              From the Field: What Code Inspectors Wish Homeowners Knew

              From the Field: What Code Inspectors Wish Homeowners Knew

                (StatePoint) When homeowners doing work on their property consider a cheaper route, for example, hiring a contractor who doesn’t want to pull …

                Why 'Waiting Until It Breaks' Can Be an Expensive HVAC Strategy

                Why 'Waiting Until It Breaks' Can Be an Expensive HVAC Strategy

                  Upholstered Furniture Shopping Tips:  7 Questions to Ask

                  Upholstered Furniture Shopping Tips: 7 Questions to Ask

                    (NAPSI)—Are you shopping for upholstered furniture? Whether you are furnishing a new home, updating a room, or replacing a single item, there …

                    What to Consider When Installing or Replacing Patio Doors

                    What to Consider When Installing or Replacing Patio Doors

                      (StatePoint) In addition to offering easy access to your home’s outdoor spaces, patio doors can enhance your life in a number of other key way…

                      An Overlooked Detail That Can Make or Break Your Outdoor Space

                      An Overlooked Detail That Can Make or Break Your Outdoor Space

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                        How to Breathe Better Air

                        How to Breathe Better Air

                          (NAPSI)—­You can’t see them but they can harm you and the people you care about with every breath you take.

                          8 spring cleaning tips that will renew your love for reading

                          8 spring cleaning tips that will renew your love for reading

                            (BPT) - If you've been pulled toward your phone more than your books lately, you're not alone. According to a new nationwide survey conducted …

                            When Using a Generator: Keep Safety in Mind

                            When Using a Generator: Keep Safety in Mind

                              (NAPSI)­—It’s good to have a home generator on hand when the power goes out, but it’s best to use it with safety in mind. For example, set it …

                              The Power of Parks: A Powerhouse for Public Health

                              The Power of Parks: A Powerhouse for Public Health

                                (NAPSI)—While most people think of parks as just scenery, they are also a silent powerhouse of public health, says the TurfMutt Foundation, wh…

                                Grow Healthier Plants (and Use Less Water) by Improving Your Soil

                                Grow Healthier Plants (and Use Less Water) by Improving Your Soil

                                  The smarter home: A simple DIY shade upgrade that changes everything

                                  The smarter home: A simple DIY shade upgrade that changes everything

                                    (BPT) - For homeowners looking to refresh their home without taking on a major renovation and renters who are unable to make significant chang…

                                    Grow Healthier Plants (and Use Less Water) by Improving Your Soil

                                    Grow Healthier Plants (and Use Less Water) by Improving Your Soil

                                      The smarter home: A simple DIY shade upgrade that changes everything

                                      The smarter home: A simple DIY shade upgrade that changes everything

                                        (BPT) - For homeowners looking to refresh their home without taking on a major renovation and renters who are unable to make significant chang…

                                        Avoid a Summer Breakdown: Why Now is a Smart Time to Replace an Old HVAC System

                                        Avoid a Summer Breakdown: Why Now is a Smart Time to Replace an Old HVAC System

                                          Spring Yard Work? Remember Safety First

                                          Spring Yard Work? Remember Safety First

                                            (NAPSI)—While spring is the time to get out your lawn equipment to shape up your yard, before you fire up your lawn mower, trimmer, and other …

                                            Get Ready For Backyarding

                                            Get Ready For Backyarding

                                              (NAPSI)—This spring and summer you can be ready for some beautiful backyarding if you heed four hints: Plan how you’ll use your yard based on …

                                              Stopping Cold Spots: 4 Tips to Improve Home Comfort

                                              Stopping Cold Spots: 4 Tips to Improve Home Comfort

                                                3 Ways to Refresh Your Home Entryway

                                                  (StatePoint) Curb appeal is all about first impressions, and your home’s entryway plays an important role in that. This spring, consider makin…

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