Real Estate

Spotless Floor Shortcut Tips to help you protect and preserve your hard-surface floors. Word Count:169
Maintain Composite Decks In Two Easy Steps Easy composite deck care tips. Word Count:445
Using Cyberspace To Change Your Living Space Do-it-yourself (DIY) enthusiasts know to seek advice from friends, hardware store owners and television to learn how to make home improvements. Word Count:694
Weathering Rising Costs With Free Program Spiking energy costs are prompting many Americans to find ways to conserve energy. Word Count:330
Homeowners, Environmentalists, All Hail The Metal Roof Homeowners can protect homes from many extreme weather events while reducing their carbon footprint. Word Count:416
When Choosing A Home, Ask About Heating And Cooling When shopping for a home, it makes sense to consider the home's heating and cooling system. Word Count:322
"Remodel" Your Bath For Under $100 There's a lot you can do to transform the look of your bathroom even when your budget is tight. Word Count:457
Transforming Concrete Around Your Home Is Easier Than You Imagine It's easy to restore and beautify concrete and asphalt surfaces. Word Count:344
Recessed Fan/Lights Provide Much-Needed Ventilation In many parts of the home, particularly in the kitchen and bathroom, homeowners incorporate ventilation products. Word Count:273
Outdoor Kitchen Additions Enhance Homes, Increase Value Projects that enhance curb appeal and add outdoor recreational space. Word Count:703
Update Your Wood Paneling In one weekend, your wood paneling can be beautifully refreshed with either paint or wallpaper. Word Count:174
Working With Neighbors Is Your Best Defense Against Wildfires There are preventive actions people can take to protect their homes before a fire starts. Word Count:329
Create A Three-Season Getaway In One Weekend A "staycation" is a vacation that's spent at home enjoying all your home has to offer. One way to make your next staycation--or any time spent at home-more enjoyable is to create a three-season porch or retrofit an existing open porch. Word Count:353
Diverse Businesses Key To Constructing Nation's Tallest Green Building What started as a project to build the nation's tallest "green" skyscraper also became an example of how to prioritize diversity in business practices. Word Count:385
Dubai: A World Leader In "Green" Architecture Dubai has quietly become a world leader in "green" building. Word Count:383
Skylights And Windows Work Together Skylights and windows can work together to make homes more energy efficient. Word Count:369
Spa Experiences Hit Home Relaxing at home may soon be less work. Word Count:312
Five Common Defects Found In New Homes Most people only hire home inspectors to inspect resale properties; however, many new homes have hidden trouble spots and should be inspected also. Word Count:339
Go Green And Be Cool You can be cool and "go green" in surprising ways. Word Count:315
How To Make Moving Less Stressful For Seniors An estimated 1.6 million people over the age of 65 will move this year. Fortunately, there are ways to make this kind of move less stressful. Word Count:175
Preventing Home Fires Help keep your family from being part of a disastrous statistic. Word Count:364
Home Improvement How-Tos At Any Level Expert know-how and tools to complete a project from start to finish with ease. Word Count:508
A Cool Roof Is Hot Right Now Having the right color roof could save you some green on your energy bills. Word Count:448
Weathering The Storm: Vinyl Fencing That Stands Up To Strong Winds When choosing a vinyl fence system, it's a good idea to determine whether it will stand up to strong winds. Word Count:331
Reverse Mortgages Provide Senior Citizens Facing Foreclosure With Options Learning more about reverse mortgages could make it easier to stay in your home during retirement. Word Count:538
How Impact-Resistant Shingles Add Extra Protection To Your Home The door has opened for a number of new products that help to protect your home. Word Count:451
Is Your Dream Home In Mexico? For a growing number of Americans, it seems like the best place to invest their real estate dollars is the place where they have had the most fun. Word Count:610
Practical Tips Easy, commonsense tips. Word Count:176
Make Sure the "Fresh Air" is Really Fresh According to American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology, 35 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Because of allergens like pollen, allergy sufferers may choose to stay inside during allergy season. Unfortunately, a home's air may not be so fresh either and can contain allergens such as dust mites, pet dander and mold. Word Count:385
Beating A Down Housing Market Even tough markets can open the door to real estate opportunities--the key is to find ways to hedge your investment. Word Count:388
Tips On Buying A Foreclosed Property Challenging times in the U.S. real estate market have created opportunity for some. That's because a growing number of homebuyers are considering purchasing a property that's in foreclosure. Word Count:427
Introducing Unique Design To Home Exteriors Homeowners looking for ways to introduce color, texture and unique design elements to their home's exterior may consider building a garden or accent wall. Word Count:370
Better Bathrooms Through Shower Power If you've been searching for ways to clean up the look of your bathroom, take a look at your shower. Word Count:409
Bringing Hotel Styles Home Many people who have stayed at boutique or luxury hotels have found ways to bring certain hotel design elements home. Word Count:323
Repainting Your Home When repainting your home, brush up on these tips: Word Count:190
Cutting The Cost Of Electricity While home energy costs are up nearly 15 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, you don't have to get hot under the collar over energy bills. Word Count:366
Doing Homework Online Can Save Time And Energy If you're shopping for a new home, the first address you visit should start with "www." Word Count:518
A Green Home Improvement Homeowners are putting their best foot forward to improve the curb appeal of their home while helping to protect the environment. Word Count:296
To Give Your House Panache...Paint It The right color can make a small house look larger and a squat house look taller. Word Count:470
For More Living Space, Outdoor Kitchens Are In In this tight real estate market, more and more homeowners are investing in home improvements. Word Count:295
Cleaning Power A pressure washer, such as this new walk-behind model, can scrub outdoor surfaces clean in minutes. Word Count:174
Making Flood Insurance Affordable While over the past several years hurricanes have been growing stronger and more destructive, you can protect yourself and your family. Word Count:359
Keeping Cool Starts At The Top Here's cool news for many homeowners. Word Count:322
The Value Of Your Home Is Paved With Curb Appeal In today's challenging real estate market, homeowners are realizing how important that first look is when a prospective buyer visits their home. Word Count:313
Your Home's Pipes May Make It Eligible For New Plumbing--For Free Checking your home's plumbing may help to prevent money from going down the drain. Word Count:591
For Safety's Sake, Dial 8-1-1 Before You Dig An increase in gardening, construction and other outdoor activities can sometimes lead to an increase in the number of telecom cables that are cut each year. Word Count:346
Coming Clean On The Latest In Showerheads The notion that there's nothing new when it comes to a shower may be all wet. Word Count:357
Aluminum: The New Wood Aluminum railing is an ideal solution for any porch, deck or other outside area that could use a little pick-me-up. Word Count:328
Simple Steps To Live Greener When it comes to living an eco-conscious and sustainable lifestyle, a few simple steps can make a big difference. Word Count:450
To Save Water...Go With The Low Flow If you're looking to help the Earth and keep money from going down the drain, it might be time to examine your water use. Word Count:392
Garage Door Safety Be open to garage door safety. Check mounting tracks regularly. Word Count:187
Builders Bringing Eco-Friendly Features Home Good news for many homeowners is that you can save money and the environment when you conserve energy at home. Word Count:400
A Window Of Opportunity To Lower Your Home's Temperature...And Energy Bill As the weather gets warmer, homeowners and business people needn't get hot under the collar about the cost of cooling their homes or businesses. Word Count:528
Do The Math: Selling Your House In A Tough Market The key to selling your house in today's tough market might be to think like a retailer. Word Count:463
Helping Homeowners Stay In Their Houses Some families have found a way to insure against personal financial disaster that can put their homeownership at risk. Word Count:379
Finding An Off-Ramp On The Road To Foreclosure Mortgages are not unlike cars insofar as regular maintenence is the best way to avoid unexpected problems. Word Count:866
Homeowners Not On The Fence About New Style Option Good fences can make good neighbors, but the right fences can also make happy homeowners, since few homeowners want to spend their precious weekends maintaining fences. Word Count:288
Keep Your Cool, But Save Energy, Too Steps homeowners can take to keep their energy bills low, stay comfortable and contribute to a sustainable environment. Word Count:266
Tips On Finding A Professional Certified Roofing Contractor If your roof is damaged in a storm, earthquake or fire, there are ways to make sure your repair job doesn't turn out to be a disaster. Word Count:354
Transform Your "Junk" Drawer Into A "Utility" Drawer Stocking a utility drawer with a few purposefully selected tools and household items can make the difference between dollars spent on the handyman and dollars saved in the bank. Word Count:409
Senior Homeowners: Like Everyone Else, But Different Recent surveys of home sellers and buyers 50 years of age and older revealed some surprising insights into this growing segment of the population. Word Count:393
Closing The Door On Termites If your walls could talk, what would they say? Word Count:336
Building Your Dream Backyard Whether you call it relaxing at home, a "yard-venture" or a "stay-cation," an increasing number of Americans are forgoing the big family trip in favor of staying home and enjoying their yards. Word Count:335
Smart Projects To Lower Home Energy Bills The right home-improvement project could help cut soaring energy bills. Word Count:385
Keep Your Floors From Going To The Dogs Approximately 71 million households in the U.S. have pets, and anyone living in those homes knows that sharing space with animals can be a real beast. Word Count:449
Moving To Slow Aging The best way to find the fountain of youth could be to start walking--or dancing, gardening or anything else that requires you to move about. Word Count:375
Dispelling The "Twisted Truths" Of Energy-Saving Light Bulbs One of the most common myths about compact fluorescent light bulbs is that they are only available in one color. Word Count:457
Get A (Green) Life!: 10 Tips For Eco-Friendly Living At Home Whether it's due to rising energy costs or growing concern over climate change, more and more Americans want to live an eco-friendly lifestyle. Word Count:612
Cleaning Is First Step In Minimizing Hidden Home Threats Some simple safety tips homeowners can use to help protect families from domestic pest-, safety- and environment-related threats. Word Count:407
Going Green A Breeze With Natural Ventilation And Light Natural ventilation is becoming an increasingly attractive method for reducing energy costs while improving indoor air quality, according to green building advocates. Word Count:379
The Kitchen Undergoes A Sea Change As Lifestyles Change Thanks to changing lifestyles, today's kitchen is starting to look, if not exactly like a living room, then at least like a comfortable and stylish gathering space where functionality meets design. Word Count:580
A Growing Trend: Fiber Cement Siding Fiber cement siding provides the look of traditional wood siding, but is more economical and requires far less maintenance. Word Count:337
Fencing Fit For An Outdoor Living Room A good place to start planning or improving your outdoor living space--also known as your backyard--is by installing a solid fence. More than an outdoor accessory, a well-built fence is the best way to gain a little privacy and define your personal outdoor space. Word Count:283
Green Building The term "green building" is one of the hottest phrases today, and it appears that it is here to stay. Word Count:377
What To Do With Leftover Paint The best way to give leftover paint headaches the brush-off is to measure the area to be painted before you start. Word Count:436
How Much Coverage Do You Need? Here are some ways to address the home under-insurance problem before it's too late. Word Count:449
Preparing To Weather Seasonal Storms Taking time now to prep for power outages brought on by bad weather could help keep families safe. Word Count:393
Opening The Door To A Greener Home Four out of five people are interested in being "green." Word Count:367
Selling Your Home? Price It Right The First Time The door is still open to sell your home quickly and easily once you are sure you've priced it right to sell. Word Count:410
Geothermal Neighborhoods Are Comfortable, Sustainable A geothermal system in your home may sound out of this world, but if your home has one, you can save money on heating and cooling. Word Count:445
Not Just Window Dressing: A Homeowner's Option For Becoming More Energy Efficient Window treatments are an attractive way to reduce a home's energy consumption. Word Count:360
What Every Homeowner Should Know About Window Replacement Replacing the windows in your home is a great way to increase both their energy efficiency and overall ease of use. Word Count:340
The Real State Of Real Estate Homeownership has been--and continues to be--one of the best investments in your future. Word Count:336
How To Add Classic Warmth To Any Room For many homeowners, the most natural way to turn an ordinary space into an extraordinarily warm and inviting room is to use the inherent beauty of wood. Word Count:284
Rental Truck Rules For Movers While the idea of driving a rental truck may seem daunting, a few tips can help make your move easier and safer. Word Count:349
Design A Stylish Nursery Artist and designer Ron Briere shares some tips for turning that cluttered office or spare guest room into baby's own corner. Word Count:174
Design A Stylish Nursery Artist and designer Ron Briere shares some tips for turning that cluttered office or spare guest room into baby's own corner. Word Count:174
Ants Marching One-By-One Into Homes If ants are marching one-by-one into your home, you are not alone. More than 20 different varieties of ants are known to take refuge in homes, schools and businesses. Word Count:378
Ants Marching One-By-One Into Homes If ants are marching one-by-one into your home, you are not alone. More than 20 different varieties of ants are known to take refuge in homes, schools and businesses. Word Count:378
Top 10 Tips For Financing A Home Here are 10 tips to help make the home financing process easier for you. Word Count:649
Top 10 Tips For Financing A Home Here are 10 tips to help make the home financing process easier for you. Word Count:649
Harvesting Energy From Your Own Backyard Homeowners have found what might seem an unlikely way to cut energy costs while they cool their houses. Word Count:350
It's Greek To Me: Decorative Columns Add Style To Home Interiors Whether you're trying to sell your old home or just want a new home at the old address, you may find this advice on decorative touches can come in handy. Word Count:375
Easy Steps To A Forest-Green Home Many people are aware of how much existing reuse and recycling efforts can help the planet, but a new site offers information about the little-known virtues of using products made from renewable resources, such as wood and paper products. Word Count:345
Keep The Ants From Marching Through Your Door Six easy tips to keep ants out of your home. Word Count:385
Keep Your Cool And Save Energy When it comes to conserving energy, many people think that transportation is the most energy-guzzling sector, but it's not. Buildings are. Word Count:376
Tips For Successful Selling Owning a home is the biggest investment most Americans will ever make; successfully selling that home may be much easier with a few tips from the experts. Word Count:381
New Rain Gutter System When it rains, it pours-and rain gutters are supposed to help channel a downpour safely to the ground. A modern gutter system has been designed to be immune to clogging and maintenance. To learn more, visit www.rainhandler.com. Word Count:179
A Range Hood That's A Breath Of Fresh Air There is good news for consumers who prefer to use energy-efficient products in their homes. Word Count:231
Simple Steps At Home Can Reduce Global Warming Here's cool news. Word Count:322
Bringing Rising Energy Costs Back To Earth You don't have to get hot under the collar because of home heating and cooling costs. Word Count:398
Fix Those Damp Basement Walls You won't have to cry over basement walls if you follow these simple tips. Word Count:195
A Familiar Home Loan Becomes Popular Again Overlooked until recently by some homebuyers and real estate agents, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan has started to reclaim its status as an affordable loan that comes with less red tape and better features than in the past. Word Count:396
Your Home Can Be Clean And Green You can help the environment and the economy-especially your own-by going over to the green side when you do your cleaning. Word Count:277
Seven Tips For First-Time Homebuyers If you've ever thought about owning a home, now may be the time to take action. Word Count:745
Wallpaper Removal Can Be Easy Removing wallpaper is easy if you follow a few simple steps. Word Count:317
Tips For The Perfect Paint Job Painting is easy when you know the secrets. Word Count:321
Prepare Now For Flood Emergencies Although the Atlantic hurricane season--which begins each year on June 1 and lasts through November 30--has caused a great number of devastating floods in the United States in past years, it's important to remember that rising water is not limited to coastal areas during summer and fall seasons. Word Count:443
The Scrub-Free Way To A Mildew-Free House There's now a scrub-free way to a mold--and mildew-free home. Word Count:388
Start Building Your Nest Egg Now Investing in a home purchase can be a smart way to build your savings for the future. Word Count:293
Know What's Below-Call 811 Before You Dig Before beginning any outdoor renovations, consider what is under your lawn. Word Count:159
Put Your Home Improvements `On Deck' When considering home improvements, think about putting your plans "on deck." Whether you're building a new deck or renovating an old one, you can create more opportunities to enjoy your time outdoors with the latest generation of composite decking materials. Word Count:351
Easy Basement Waterproofing It's easy to waterproof your concrete basement walls if you follow a few tips. Word Count:353
Renting Vs. Owning: Building Equity In Your Future With a thorough understanding of the process, owning a home can be a very real possibility for many renters. Word Count:663
How To Recognize A Foreclosure Rescue Scam The recent mortgage crisis has left the door open for fraudulent foreclosure "rescue" professionals who use half-truths and outright lies to sell services that promise relief and then fail to deliver. Word Count:467
Manage Your Mortgage To Build Financial Security Learning more about how mortgages really work can help homeowners make better choices when taking out a mortgage and when protecting their investment in their home. Word Count:445
Lawn Problems Can Go Deeper Than Drought While a lack of water can be a problem for a lawn, it's not the only threat. For instance, brown spots can mean that grubs, the larvae of beetles (including Japanese beetles) could be living under your grass. Word Count:403
Owning A Piece Of The American Dream Here are seven steps to owning a home to consider. Word Count:660
Move-It-Yourself Made Easier If you are among the do-it-yourselfers, here are a few tips to get you started. Word Count:259
Is Your Building Making You Sick? With all the recent news of treatment-resistant bacteria, many people want to know that those responsible for the buildings we use every day are doing something to control the spread of infection. Word Count:304
How To Have A Greener, Healthier Home According to the U.S. EPA, most people spend about 90 percent of their time indoors. Word Count:472
Outdoor Design Trends Renew The Garden No longer content with merely creating an outdoor kitchen, homeowners are adding entire rooms outdoors this year. Word Count:277
Termites 101--Learn The Basics To Protect Your Investment The visual appearance of termites may not be as dramatic as the flames of a fire, but their slow, methodical destruction of your house can be equally daunting and extremely costly. Word Count:406