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 …
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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Escrow Accounts: What They Are? Do You Need One?
Buying a house can be overwhelming, especially for first time home buyers. Rather than making the home buying process easy for buyers to understand, the real estate and mortgage industry heap piles of paperwork with confusing terminology on consumers. The concept of escrow accounts is pretty simple …
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New Building Products 2022
Do you ever wonder where new building products come from? There's an enormous home building industry that gathers each year. Small startup companies along with established brands, showcase their new products to builders, remodelers and interior designers who can use these products. It's the …
Caulking Tools, Tips & Tricks
Caulking is a skill every homeowner should develop. Knowing how to caulk isn't an obvious skill the way most homeowners recognize they should learn how to paint a room. Caulking is more important than painting. The investment is manageable with caulking tools that are fairly inexpensive and you can …
Caulking Confusion: Too Many Types of Caulk
Unless you’re a handyman who uses caulk every week for different home repair projects, you probably don’t realize that picking caulk is a lot like picking a new sofa. There are an endless number of choices and figuring out which of the many types of caulk to use can be challenging. With …
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