Ask the Expert: What Should Homeowners Know about Energy Efficiency?
Today's “Ask the Expert” column features Mark Walker, Director with NRG Mass Sales. Q: What are the top five things...
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Fixing Vegetable Garden Failures
(TNS)—Tomatoes with rotten ends, squash that never produced, plant leaves covered with white powder — even the most accomplished gardener...
A Primer on Garage Placement
(TNS)--I usually include Philadelphia architect Jim Wentling’s sage advice on housing matters in my “On the House” column. But he...
How to Book Last-Minute Travel Plans on the Cheap
(TNS)--If you’re a procrastinator by nature or like the thrill of finding a last-minute travel deal, there are some things...
Do Reverse Mortgages Work for Owners of Expensive Homes?
(TNS)--As a federally insured reverse mortgage program under the Federal Housing Administration, the home equity conversion mortgage program is not...
How to Keep Your Backyard Chickens — and Yourself — Healthy and Safe
(TNS)--More people are keeping chickens in their urban and suburban backyards, and I don’t think it’s just because they enjoy...
7 Secret Perks You Enjoy With a Good Credit Score
(TNS)--Your credit score teeters somewhere between 301 and 850, with a score equal to or above 750 being the ideal....
Regulators Seek Safety Labels on Flooring
(TNS)—The Consumer Product Safety Commission staff is tackling a very interesting problem. The National Floor Safety Institute has petitioned it...
5 Design Trends for Wood Floors
(TNS)—Wood flooring is a classic look for any home, but there are trends to consider when installing a new floor...
Is Drinking Wine One Secret to a Happy Marriage?
(TNS)—It appears wine itself might be worthy of a toast. Wine, it turns out, could be one ingredient for a...
4 Hidden Costs of Homeownership Clients Should Understand
As your client’s guide to the process leading to homeownership, it’s your responsibility to make sure they know what they’re getting into from a financial perspective. Read more.
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