Lead Based Paint - Home Ownership
A while back we were bombarded with information about the dangers of lead paint. The awareness program has faded but the danger remains. Any home built before the 1980's should be considered for testing, and if found to contain lead paint, it's ... [... more]
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Securing Your Home For A Hurricane - Home Ownership
As hurricane season approaches, it's time to begin preparations if you live where the storms are possible. Doing everything possible to protect your home now, will allow the focus to be on the safety of your family when a storm is headed your ... [... more]
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Home Inspection Equals Peace of Mind - Home Ownership
Whether you are buying a resale or building a new home, I urge you to use the services of a home inspector, even if you haven't noticed any problem with the home. When you are purchasing an existing home, make sure the contract states: "purchase ... [... more]
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Emergency Preparedness - Home Ownership
It is always wise to be prepared for an emergency whether the lights go out or there is a hurricane on the way. We tend to take these things for granted most of the time. There are simple ways to keep ahead of this and be prepared everyday for an ... [... more]
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The Importance Of A Home Inspection - Home Ownership
One of the most important things to do when purchasing a home is having the home inspected. By doing this, you will not only have peace of mind buy will save yourself money by knowing if there are any issues with the home. The cost of the ... [... more]
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Security at Home - Home Ownership
When doing my routine cleaning or maintenance around the house, I always make sure that home security is my main priority. It is really important to consider safety around the home at all times whether there are children, pets or no one around. ... [... more]
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Hurricane Preparedness - Home Ownership
The beginning of June will kick off the 2008 hurricane season and since I live in Florida, I felt it would be appropriate to touch upon this subject. These are some tips that I learned just from experience. Back in 2004 when the record number of ... [... more]
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Memoral Day - Home Ownership
To often we forget what Memorial Day is all about. We get caught up with the parties, the beaches and the travelling. I challenge everyone to take a few moments this weekend and think about what Memorial Day really is. Take time to remember all ... [... more]
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15 Tips to Conserve Water - Home Ownership
For most people today, every month along comes another water bill. For some, sewer usage and charges are tagged on to that water bill which can make it fairly high. Learning to conserve water is very important for today's environment. Here are a ... [... more]
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Five Tips for Buying a Home - Home Ownership
If you are really determined to buy a home this year, there are some important things you need to know before you begin. Just follow these five tips for less stress and more success when buying a home: So if you really want to buy a home, follow ... [... more]
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Goals for The New Year - Home Ownership
As the New Year approaches, it is only natural that we reflect upon the past year and what has happened in our lives. Probably for the many, it has not been the best of years. Since there is no way to turn time back, it is a good time for each of ... [... more]
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Keeping Organized - Home Ownership
With the amount of mail, offers and other paperwork floating around our homes today, it is easy to lose the most important documents regarding our homes. Organizing these papers and keeping them in one space is vital in case of emergencies. ... [... more]
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