When you look at house plans, what are your top three priorities? Your choices may be based on the house you grew up in or the neighborhood where you'd like to live. With young children space might be more important. Older homeowners often want a one-story house so they don't have to worry about …
10 Tips on Improving Indoor Air Quality
You work hard to stay healthy, eating the right foods and getting lots of exercise. The air you breathe also affects your health but it's harder to make sure it's clean because you can't see it or feel it. And you don't want to wait until you get sick or one of your children is diagnosed with …
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Indoor Air Quality Tips for a Healthier Home
Spring is the notorious time of year for air quality problems, but allergy sufferers know that winter can be just as bad. In spring, pollen is a major culprit. But in winter, when your home is sealed up tightly, air circulates less, humidity can build up, and so can allergens. (Read: What is Healthy …
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How to Handle a Home Emergency on a Holiday
Home repair problems are never fun, but they’re especially frustrating during the holidays. If calling a repair person for a home emergency on a week day is expensive, and it often is, calling one on a holiday can double or even triple the cost. But there are ways to help stop a problem in its …
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Keeping Cool When There’s a Heat Wave
Summer's heat can zap your energy and make your cooling bills soar. But when there's a heat wave, you don't have to just suffer through it. There are ways to maximize your home's comfort without adding unnecessarily to your energy consumption. Keeping cool when the weather is unforgiving means …
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Pick a Home Management Strategy That Fits You
Your home management strategy helps determine whether your home runs efficiently, or if you’re just getting by. You don’t have to keep a perfectly organized home office to manage things well. You just need a system for keeping track of what you own and what needs to be done. (Read: Home Office …
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