How to DIY an Energy Audit for Your Home

Energy costs can often take up the biggest share of household budgets for most individuals, especially in the colder months of the year.

Fortunately, an energy audit can help to reduce this budget buster by revealing leaks and other energy consumption vampires that are driving up your energy costs.

While you can hire a professional to do this for you – from about $250 to $650 or more, depending on where you live – you can save money by doing it yourself. 

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How to Choose the Right Roofing Material for Your Home

How to Choose the Right Roofing Material for Your Home

Need a new roof?

Whether you’re building a new home or replacing the one you have, the decision on the right roofing material for your home can seem overwhelming.

Besides the cost, each type of roofing material has its own pros and cons, so it’s important to understand what works best for your home before laying out thousands of dollars for a new roof.

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7 Quick and Easy Ways to Refresh Your Rental Property

7 Quick and Easy Ways to Refresh Your Rental Property
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Renting can be frustrating for folks who love to decorate. You might want nothing more than to add a coat of brilliantly-colored paint or hang that gorgeous oil painting that you love so much, but the thought of losing your security deposit also makes your wallet scream.

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How to Save Money on Exterior Cleaning

Driveway Pressure Washing. Caucasian Worker Cleaning Area in Front of the House.

\How to Save Money on Exterior Cleaning

Exterior cleaning should be part of your regular maintenance routine for your house. If you are planning to tackle the task, it might be time to consider exterior cleaning services for the benefits they provide and help save money in the long run.    

One of the most popular methods of exterior cleaning is none other than pressure washing. It has been the solution for many homeowners out there when it comes to a cost-effective option. 

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Heating Your Home Safely

As the nights…and days…grow colder across the country, people begin to fire up their furnaces and space heaters.

However, an unfortunate side effect to heating our homes is the increase in house fires.

According to the National Fire Prevention Agency (NFPA), December, January and February are the most hazardous months of the year; with most house fires taking place during this time.

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