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Roofing Guarantees and Warranties
The terms guarantee and warranty are somewhat interchangeable. In the roofing business, contractors provide guarantees on their work and manufacturers provide warranties on their products. Both are legally binding contracts between the buyer (i.e., a homeowner) and......Read More

Posted on: 2008-01-02 15:00:16 | Rating:

| Views: 21 | Comments: 0 | Tags: Home Improvement; Home Ownership

Is a nonfat food diet healthy?
It is very difficult to find foods that naturally contain no fat. Even one celery stalk contains .1 gram of fat. So does one cup of Romaine lettuce. So does one carrot. Egg whites contain no fat. Authentic French bread contains no fat. Most of the nonfat foods people buy are dairy products that......Read More

Posted on: 2008-01-07 22:41:49 | Rating:

| Views: 44 | Comments: 0 | Tags: Health

Choosing an Exterminator
In the winter, many home owners face a problem that has existed since the dawn of time: pests. Insect infestation can cause structural damage to a home, resulting in a loss of value. Letting professionals deal with a pest problem can give you peace of mind, as well as ensure safe treatment of......Read More

Posted on: 2008-01-10 14:55:46 | Rating:

| Views: 37 | Comments: 0 | Tags: Home Repair Home Ownership

What does inflation mean for homeowners?
Inflation may be defined as a persistent and appreciable rise in the prices of commodities and services that are important to the public, such as food, rent, gasoline and home heating oil, and even public water and sewage disposal. Homeowners are naturally concerned with any increase in the cost......Read More

Posted on: 2008-01-14 21:53:52 | Rating:

| Views: 159 | Comments: 0 | Tags: Economics Home Owners

Something a little bit different!
I wanted to write about something a little bit different today. I’m not going to write about Real Estate, housing tips, or the Real Estate market. I usually avoid writing about anything linked to politics but this is something that is really bothering me. As you may or may not know, I am a......Read More

Posted on: 2008-01-16 16:22:54 | Rating:

| Views: 39 | Comments: 0 | Tags: Sports Politics

Environmental Issues Buyers need to Consider
Homebuyers are increasingly concerned about environmental issues, not only because people care about the environment, but also because they want to be assured that when they purchase a home it will be free from environmental hazards that could potentially endanger themselves and their families.......Read More

Posted on: 2008-01-21 15:16:09 | Rating:

| Views: 49 | Comments: 0 | Tags: Home Buying Housing Environment

Does your fireplace save you money on your Energy
With the rise in energy costs and the temperatures dropping, sitting in front of a wood burning fireplace might sound like a good way to go. Unfortunately, it might not be effective in reducing your overall energy bill. A fireplace flue that is operating correctly draws out 20% of the......Read More

Posted on: 2008-01-24 13:56:18 | Rating:

| Views: 49 | Comments: 0 | Tags: Housing Home Ownership Energy Efficiency

Looking for Ways to increase your Energy Level
In the United States, the most popular quick energy booster is caffeine. It is medically classified as a central nervous system stimulant drug. Caffeine is found in coffee beans, cacao beans used to make chocolate, some teas, herbs such as guarana, and in the beans, leaves, and fruit of over 60......Read More