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Spring Cleaning Guide Article From HouseLogic.com By: Alyson McNutt English Published: September 30, 2009 Make spring cleaning less of a chore by following these smarter–and mostly greener–tips for this annual rite of homeownership. Spring cleaning is a time-honored tradition. After … Continue reading

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9 Unexpected Energy (and Money) Savers

Give your pocketbook and Mother Nature a gift this season by taking advantage of these simple, surprising ways to save energy and money. Put lamps in the corners: Did you know you can switch to a lower wattage bulb in … Continue reading

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Breaking News: National Association of Realtors, Existing Home Sales Surge! Inventory down!

Washington, DC, February 22, 2012 Existing-home sales rose in January, marking three gains in the past four months, while inventories continued to improve, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Total existing-home sales1, which are completed transactions that include single-family … Continue reading

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Show Your Home Pride: 7 Home Improvement Projects for $1,000 (or Less) Article From HouseLogic.com By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: November 01, 2011 Americans still think buying a home is one of the best decisions they’ve ever made. Here are … Continue reading

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10 Common Errors Home Owners Make When Filing Taxes

10 Common Errors Home Owners Make When Filing Taxes Article From HouseLogic.com By: G. M. Filisko Published: January 05, 2012 Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score on each home tax deduction and … Continue reading

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10 Tips for Saving Energy in the Kitchen

By: Douglas Trattner Published: August 28, 2009 Maintaining your large kitchen appliances is part of a smart home energy efficiency plan. Refrigerator/freezer Energy-efficiency experts tell us to focus our efforts on the biggest energy hogs in the house, and that … Continue reading

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Home Improvement Apps for iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry: Your Digital Toolbox

Home Improvement Apps for iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry: Your Digital Toolbox Article From HouseLogic.com By: Les Shu Published: February 17, 2011 Downloadable iPhone and Android apps offer ways to maintain, improve, and save money on your home. Smartphones like Apple’s … Continue reading

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5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

By: G. M. Filisko Published: February 10, 2010 Working to get your home ship-shape for showings will increase its value and shorten your sales time. 1. Have a home inspection Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. For … Continue reading

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6 Favorite Home Improvement Apps for the iPad, iPhone, iPod

Published: August 26, 2011 By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon If you’ve jumped on the Apple “i” bandwagon, you’re  never far from iPhone, iPod, and iPad apps that help maintain and improve your  home — values near and dear to our hearts. … Continue reading

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HouseLogic’s Top-10 List of New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home

. HouseLogic’s Top-10 List of New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home By: John Riha Published: December 30, 2011 When the new year arrives, promises and resolutions abound. Here’s the top-10 list of what the resolute home owner should accomplish this … Continue reading

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