Energy remains relatively cheap in the US, compared to other countries around the world. We use more energy than most countries (only 10 countries use more on a per capita basis), so we have lots of opportunities to save energy ... and contribute to the global crisis in Ukraine. CountryPer …
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How to Remove Escrow Account from Mortgage
As a homeowner, the best escrow decision you can make is to refuse to use an escrow account when closing on a new mortgage. This is the only point in the process where you're in control. Once you've allowed an escrow account to be setup, you're at the mercy of the mortgage servicer. They control the …
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Firewood: Tips on Buying & Storing
Firewood is a popular way for many homeowners to heat their homes on chilly nights, gaining heat and that special feeling that comes with the soft glow of an open fire. A cozy fire often will remind you of nights spent sitting around a campfire. That might be your only experience with firewood …
How the Pandemic is Changing House Features
The past year has found us spending far more hours at home. People are working from home, children are attending school at home, we're exercising at home and socializing with family and friends online ... from home. So it's time to identify the changing house features we need to accommodate our …
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Celebrating Thanksgiving During a Pandemic
A highly contagious virus has changed our world forever. The problem is we don't really understand all the ways our lives have changed and Thanksgiving is one more example. How will one of America's favorite holidays change this year? Here we explore what Thanksgiving during a pandemic can and …
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9 Types of Drywall & How They’re Used
There are many types of drywall so even when you think you know the type of drywall you need for a small repair, you'll probably guess wrong and have to make another trip to the store. This happened at my house recently. My husband decided it was time to patch a hole in our dining room …
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