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Does Your Hard Water Need Softening?Ask yourself the following questions to see if your water may need softening. Do you have soap scum in sinks and bathtubs? Bathtub rings? Do your dishes or glass shower doors have spots? Do your foaming soaps and detergents work properly? Are your clothes dingy...

Easy Winter Energy-Saving IdeasAfter a long day of work, you are finally home. You drop your briefcase, jacket, and gloves and then plop on your favorite recliner to put your feet up and close your eyes for a minute. You hear the familiar sound of your wife's footsteps come toward you and then fe...

13 Extra Costs to be Aware of Before Buying a Home"The last thing you need are unbudgeted financial obligations cropping up hours before you take possession of your new home."Whether you're looking to buy your first home, or trading up to a larger one, there are many costs - on top of the purchas...

Surges Happen!How to Protect the Appliances in Your HomeThe power you get from the wall outlet is known as "120 volts AC power." The power companies try to keep that voltage uniform. Lightning, short-circuits, poles knocked down by cars, or some other accident can make the voltage jump to hundred...

Fixing Up Your Home: Protect Your Housing InvestmentYour home is an investment in living as well as in savings. If neglected, it will pay no dividends. If properly maintained and improved, it will pay a high yield in comfort and usefulness for your family and in avoidance of costly repair bills. ...