Some home maintenance tasks are obvious. When a lightbulb burns out, you've got to replace the lightbulb. But we forget about things like smoke alarms until one goes off or our heating and cooling system stops working. That's why we've created a home safety checklist to help you take proactive steps …
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How to Track Homeowner Expenses
When you buy a house you focus on the mortgage, property taxes and homeowner insurance. These costs won't tell you the true cost of home ownership. Imagine how you would handle a $500 water bill or an electric bill exceeding $700. It's time to track homeowner expenses starting now! The …
Understanding Smart Lighting
Lots of people are talking about smart lighting but what does that mean? Wikipedia says "Smart lighting is lighting technology designed for energy efficiency. This may include high efficiency fixtures and automated controls that make adjustments based on conditions such as occupancy or daylight …
30 New Homeowner Tips You Don’t Want to Skip
Buying a house can be very stressful. Fortunately there are lots of people to help you through the closing process. These people provide services critical to closing on your new house and for many, they don't get paid until the closing wraps up. After the closing, you'll need more help so it's …
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How Smart Locks Are Changing Home Security
The future of home security is not as clear-cut as some would think, but there are a few indicators that it will be a promising one. Chief among these benchmarks are smart lock technology. Smart locks seek to revolutionize the way home security is viewed. Home security casts a wide net, and there …
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100 Ways to Save the Environment & Enhance Your Home
Saving the environment doesn't require spending lots of money. It's more about making small changes to how we live our lives on a day to day basis. It means learning how our actions affect the rest of the world. By understanding how things impact the environment, we hope you'll want to …
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