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Say goodbye to the bathing suits and sandals, and hello to the long-sleeved sweatshirt and that trusty old rake. With the weather changing as well as taking another trip down Energy Cost Lane, it is time for you to begin preparing your homes for the frigid clutches of another Chicago winter. |
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| Wet Basements
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A wet basement or crawlspace doesn't always mean there's a problem. |
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| Stop Foreclosure: Documents Your Lender Needs to help you.
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Freddie Mac details the documents delinquent homeowners need to have on hand when contacting a lender for a loan modification. Among the key documents: most recent monthly mortgage statement, pay stubs, most recent tax return, paperwork regarding other outstanding debt and a short, concise description of the financial hardship causing the delinquency.
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| What's in your water?
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We have compiled almost 20 million records obtained from state water officials to make it easier for you to find out what is in your water. Throughout the country, we have found 316 chemicals in tap water. |
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| Empire Today
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For over 45 years Empire Today's quality products and world-class service have provided next day solutions for all of your home improvement needs. As a RE/MAX® Approved Supplier, RE/MAX agents and qualified customers can take full advantage of our:
Shop-at-home convenience
Next day installation
Low, warehouse pricing
No payments until April 2009** and
RE/MAX money-saving offers |
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| Foundation Cracks
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Some indicators on whether or not structural damage is a serious issue in a home. |
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| Dining Dough
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Click here to use your Dining Dough restaurant gift certificate or to order a new one. |
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| How to Articles and Videos
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Hometime - the TV show that’s been on PBS for twenty-four years and in commercial syndication for nine years -- is also your best source for home improvement information on the web. |
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| Making Home Affordable - Help For America's Homeowners
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Learn About Making Home Affordable
Refinancing
Many homeowners pay their mortgages on time but are not able to refinance to take advantage of today’s lower mortgage rates perhaps due to a decrease in the value of their home.
Modification
Many homeowners are struggling to make their monthly mortgage payments perhaps because their interest rate has increased or they have less income. |
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| Building Fun For Kids
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Your goal is to create a series of buildings. All you need to do is check the blueprint and move the tiles around. Just don't let time run out on you! |
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| Ceramic Tile Calculator
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This handy calculator will help you estimate the number of tiles you need to complete your tiling project. Just fill in the information on the tile sizes you plan to use and click "Calculate". If the area is not rectangular, break it into rectangular sections and calculate each individually. |
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| Wallpaper Calculator
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This handy calculator will help you estimate the number of rolls of wallpaper you will need to wallpaper an interior room. |
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| Interior Paint Calculator
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This handy calculator will help you estimate the amount of paint you will need to paint an interior room -- including all the trim. If you plan on applying a primer coat or multiple finish coats, multiply the results accordingly. |
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| CitySearch.com
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At Citysearch, you’ll find listings customized for your city. You can find a restaurant that is suited to your tastes. Read reviews left by others, or write your own.
Citysearch offers so much more than restaurant reviews. Its listings range from sports and recreation to businesses to nightlife. And don’t forget to check upcoming events. Think of it as your personal guide to your city! |
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| 7 Ways to Get Rid of Pet Odors
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When a house you’re trying to sell smells like a pet, there are some tactics that can improve the odor situation. Don Aslett, owner of Varsity Contractors, one of the country's largest cleaning companies, offers up these tips for identifying the source of the smell and then eliminating it: |
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| Loan Modification: Go it alone?
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Part 2: Nuts and bolts of mortgage modification
This article examines which, if any of these steps, may require a borrower to seek help.
The bottom line is that many, perhaps most, borrowers can handle it all themselves, but some may need an assist here or there. And some may want to delegate the entire responsibility. |
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| Costs verses Value 2009
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Welcome to our 22nd annual report on the relationship between remodeling costs and resale value. On this site, you can compare national and regional averages for 33 popular remodeling projects; you can also download a PDF with project data for any one of 80 U.S. cities. To learn more about how the Remodeling 2009–10 Cost vs. Value Report was put together, |
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| Residential Styles
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Learn about the home styles in your market and beyond. Our Residential Styles guide includes illustrations, photographs, and detailed descriptions about popular styles. Plus, use our Home Features guide to learn about architectural elements such as dormers, roofs, and arches that make a property distinct. |
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| 2ME Construction
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Everything from complete kitchen and bathroom remodels to painting, tiling, laminate flooring, new doors and trim, crown molding, light fixtures, plumbing, exterior decks, finished basements, and much more. |
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| Cost vs Value 2006
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What's the payback for remodeling? Annual report compares construction cost with resale value for common remodeling projects. |
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