Consumer Guides
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Smart Steps Millennials Take for Happy Homeownership
A 2015 report shows that millennials are buying homes at a higher rate than any other age group. The ones…
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Five Reasons Homeownership is the Right Choice for Millennials
US Census: Only 36% of Millennials Own #1 – You are Putting Your Money Toward Equity #2 – You Receive…
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Two Homeowner Scams & How You Can Protect Yourself
Fraud – A Major Problem Scam #1 – Refinancing Fraud Scam #2 – Phony Workshops & TV Shows Getting Good…
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5 Good Steps to Take Before Moving Into Your New House
Moving = Stress Step #1 – Changing the Locks Step #2 – Housecleaning Step #3 – Painting/Refinishing/Wiring Step #4 –…
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Advice for First-Time Home Buyers
Tips for first-time home-buyers can be neatly fit into three categories based on where you are in the buying…
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House Buying Mistakes
Buying a house covers a lot of ground—including legal, financial and emotional considerations. To not educate yourself and learn from…
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Heirloom Gardening Tools
Gently worn tools are the hallmark of the true gardener. There’s a patina on the garden tool handles laid in…
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Disability Elevators
Elevators and well-constructed and maintained ramps allow for independent use by persons who use wheelchairs or scooters, and by others…
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Clearing Snow Safely
If you live where it snows frequently, once in a while or even a couple times a winter, you know…
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Install a Water Heater
A water heater converts energy to heat and transfers that warmth to water. It’s connected to a cold water supply…
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