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If the wind seems to blow through your windows in the winter, it's time to get serious and reduce air loss. By sealing leaks and adding insulation in key spots, you can boost your energy savings by as much as 20 percent, according to Energy Star. The energy savings are based on a standard 3 bedroom house with 1,500 square feet of conditioned floor area and 20 percent duct leakage. Here's how ...

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Not sure whether to hire a handyman or a remodeling contractor? Getting the right person or company for the job is crucial for your budget and sanity! Start by focusing on the details of the project and what services you need. Handyman services often charge by the hour and do one to four day projects, such as: Repairing or replacing faucets or electrical outlets or adding light fixtures. Drywall and painting Home repair--fixing ...

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Tired of living the boring, cookie cutter house life? Here's how to spice up the outside of your house without breaking the bank. Change your vinyl siding Vinyl siding is a highly durable and economical product, but some older product lines lack a real design flair. Luckily, the days of boring siding are over. Today's siding offers: Varying textures that replicate stucco, natural stone, cedar and brick. A wider range of colors, such ...

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If your bad credit is keeping you from getting a home mortgage, you might be tempted by credit repair ads. "Call today and get your credit cleaned up in 60 days." "Remove bad credit in 3 easy steps." Credit Repair Scams Is it a credit repair scam? Here's how to tell: The company asks for payment in advance. The Credit Repair Organizations Act prohibits upfront payments. The company claims it will get ...

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