Home Improvement
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Taking care of your home’s exteriorMay 28, 2024 10:06 pm - It doesn’t take much to spruce up your home’s exterior and transform it into an oasis that’s relaxing to come home to. A little elbow grease, a splash of color and a little trimming can flip the script on your exterior.
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Tubular skylight an efficient way to bring in more natural lightMay 22, 2024 9:59 pm - A skylight can bring in more natural light, but how can you choose between a standard rectangular or a tubular variety?
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Home-insurance payouts are shrinking. Here’s how to prevent the worst.
May 23, 2024 9:09 pm - Millions of homeowners will find their policies failing to cover repairs and rebuilding just when they’re urgently needed, with tornado season under way and hurricane and wildfire season on the way.
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Long-term mortgage rates ease for third straight week, dipping to just below 7%
May 23, 2024 8:16 pm - The average rate on a 30-year mortgage dipped this week to just below 7% for the first time since mid April, a modest boost for home shoppers navigating a housing market dampened by rising prices and relatively few available properties.
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Home & garden calendar, May 27-June 1May 21, 2024 6:23 pm - Plant sales, garden club meetings and more.
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5 ways to get better window treatments on a budget
May 22, 2024 10:55 pm - Design experts say there is no substitute for custom treatments tailored to fit your windows, but a few hacks can elevate off-the-shelf styles.
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Home renovations slow, but high remodeling costs mean little relief in sight for buyers
May 16, 2024 5:27 pm - Costs for home renovations are likely to remain high. Here are five ways to help keep a lid on your budget.
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Air conditioning maintenanceMay 02, 2024 8:44 pm - Regular maintenance is essential to keep your air conditioner working at its peak.
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Why do cracks in my driveway keep reappearing, and how do I fix them?Apr 17, 2024 1:05 am - How can homeowners seal their driveway to prevent cracks from appearing?
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Cut utility bills with DIY solar water heaterApr 17, 2024 7:30 pm - A simple batch solar water heater system warms water passively before it enters a powered water heater.