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Solar Roof Panels: A Mainstream Option For Homeowners?

April 18th, 2018 · Comments Off on Solar Roof Panels: A Mainstream Option For Homeowners?

Do rooftop solar panels add value to a home, and are they cost-effective in terms of energy savings? The short answer is yes, say the experts. Although more than a million U.S. homes boasted solar panels in 2016, the percentage of solar-equipped households is still miniscule.

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Working from Home? Learn How to Create the Perfect Office with Any Spare Room

March 8th, 2016 · Comments Off on Working from Home? Learn How to Create the Perfect Office with Any Spare Room

While this shift in the job market has created a bevy of new options for freelance workers, it can also be a good reason to turn a spare room into a spanking new office. If you’re working from home, here are some tips for a stylish transition.

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3 Reasons You Might Decide to Retire to a Tiny Home – and Why You’ll Love It!

February 11th, 2016 · Comments Off on 3 Reasons You Might Decide to Retire to a Tiny Home – and Why You’ll Love It!

One of the worries associated with getting older is having the ability to maintain your lifestyle in old age, and a smaller home can actually alleviate many of the high costs that go along with having an oversized home.

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Here’s How You Can Leverage Your Home To Reduce Your Tax Burden For Next Year

May 29th, 2014 · Comments Off on Here’s How You Can Leverage Your Home To Reduce Your Tax Burden For Next Year

Your home is good for many things, but using your home to reduce your tax burden may be one benefit you haven’t thought of.

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Winter Blues, 9 Easy Ways To Brighten Your Home And Your Spirit

March 6th, 2014 · Comments Off on Winter Blues, 9 Easy Ways To Brighten Your Home And Your Spirit

These gray, dreary winter days can really sap your energy and dull your enjoyment of life. To survive the winter doldrums, brighten your home.

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Smart Ways To Create Equity Within Your Home

February 19th, 2014 · Comments Off on Smart Ways To Create Equity Within Your Home

Home equity is the difference between what your home can sell for and what you owe on it. Generally, the longer you own your home, the more equity you build.

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Be Proactive And Inspect Your Home Foundation

November 6th, 2013 · Comments Off on Be Proactive And Inspect Your Home Foundation

You probably had someone check your foundation when you bought the house, but have you looked twice at it since? These problems don’t happen overnight.

They start small and they grow. By the time an issue comes to your attention, it might be too late. Learn to recognize the problems while they’re still small and cheap. Your wallet will thank you later.

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5 Strategies To Secure Your Home Against A Break In

October 10th, 2013 · Comments Off on 5 Strategies To Secure Your Home Against A Break In

Having your home broken into is completely violating. Burglars don’t just steal your stuff; they steal your peace of mind. While this is the sort of thing you think will never happen to you, it’s worth the time and effort to make sure you’re not a target.

Below are five strategies to help secure your home against a break-in.

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