Bob Vila

Home Security Basics

Home Security Basics - The key to successful home security is to gauge the degree of safety that is appropriate for
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Creating a Zero-Energy Home - The concept of a Zero-Energy Home, one that produces enough energy to power itself over
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Avoiding Flood Damage and Protecting Your Property - Flood protection can involve a variety of changes to your house
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Nursery Safety Tips - Worried about the hazards lurking in your child's room? Skip the fretting and check out these
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Special Series: Appliances: Part Two: Technology Takes Over Today's Appliances - From speed cooking to steam cleaning,
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Home Accessibilty Checklist - Do you know how to modify your home to continue to live independently? AARP's Long-Term
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Selecting the Right Sump Pump - Water loves to find its way into basements, so homeowners must work to keep it out.
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Modular Homes: An Updated Look at a Rising Industry - Whether it's called a modular home, a systems-built home or a
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Update Your Home's Décor with Hardware - A fresh look to the home is easily achieved with a hardware upgrade.
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The Green Bathroom - From water conservation to efficient lighting and green cleaning, the bathroom is an ideal room to
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By going green in your appliance choices, you'll not only protect the Earth but save money on your energy bills. Here's
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Green Homes Special Series: Part Six: HVAC - Years of research into heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC)
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Modular Homes Go Greener - Modular homes not only offer a green alternative to site-built homes, some builders are
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Cut the Costs of Home Heating - Keep warm and comfortable this winter and lower your utility bills with some energy-
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Jetted Spa Tubs: Selecting the Right One for You - A spa bathtub should be a pleasure not a nuisance. Knowing what
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