| Learn more about the nation's most popular siding material |
| While vinyl siding has historically been the most-used siding material in the U.S., its continuing advancements are allowing even more choice when it comes to two critical qualities desired by homeowners: outstanding curb appeal and low maintenance. |
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| How to maintain your deck for outdoor entertaining year-round |
| Expanding livable space using decks and patios is a top home improvement trend, but today's homeowners aren't satisfied with limiting entertaining outdoors to the warmer months. With a few smart updates, they're creating spaces that make outdoor entertaining possible all year long. Breathe new life into your existing deck and create a space that can be used for entertaining year-round with a few expert tips. |
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| Winter renovations to boost home energy efficiency, add value |
| It's that time of year again, when the cold wind blows outdoors and your home works as hard as it can to keep you warm and comfortable indoors. Yet your home may be working harder than necessary, while inflating your energy bills in the process. By making a few home renovations this winter, you can boost energy efficiency, save money and add value to your home in the long run. |
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| Smart 'green' options that help homeowners save green |
| With the average American household spending more than $1,000 on heating and cooling expenses each year, more homeowners are seeking smarter, green options to reduce the strain on their wallets. Incentives through the U.S. government's Energy Star program and other state and federal programs have made it easier for homeowners to create an energy efficient and greener home. |
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| Find classic style in carriage house garage doors |
| The carriage house garage door is to your house what the little black dress and strand of pearls are to your wardrobe: classic style elements that never go out of fashion. Here's what you need to know about carriage houses and how they can be a great addition to a home. |
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| Easy-to-update items to make your new home yours |
| This year more than 5.4 million homes were sold by the end of August, according to the National Association of Realtors. Are you one of these millions of new homeowners? If so, you've most likely felt the urge to settle in immediately. However, before making any major renovations, it's a good idea to live in a new home a while to see how the space is meeting your needs. Here are a few swift swaps that will have a big impact in making that new house feel like home sweet home. |
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| Towing safety tips: How to protect your equipment, vehicle and passengers |
| Towing is the easiest and most efficient means of transporting your big toys and equipment from one place to another, but are you towing the right way? Towing incorrectly can not only damage your vehicle and the expensive items you're hauling, it can also be an accident hazard to you and others on the road. To reduce accidents and protect everything you're hauling, follow these towing safety tips. |
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| What a home inspection can do for you |
| Buying a home? To avoid a surprise later, a home inspection provides peace of mind. Here's what you need to know about home inspections in today's evolving real estate market. |
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| HARP changes put refinancing in reach of more homeowners |
| When the federal Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) launched in 2009, millions took advantage, but many other homeowners found they couldn't qualify to refinance their underwater mortgages. Today, significant enhancements have made the program more accessible for homeowners and a great opportunity to lower payments or build equity faster. |
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