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DIY: Faucet and Sink ReplacementThe kitchen faucet was once nothing more than a utility, but is now an expression of the homeowner's style. Most people are surprised by the variety of sinks and faucets available on the shelves of major home-improvement stores. Faucets, which were once chrome or s...

Four Things NOT to Do When Selling Your HomeWhen you think about selling your home, either now or in the future, many things pass through your mind. You wonder where you will move, what you want in a new home, and how much your home will be worth when it sells. You probably start watching do-it-y...

Beware of Adjustable-Rate MortgagesAlmost any financial planner or investment expert will tell you that, although an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) seems like an excellent way to purchase your next home, there are many reasons to avoid this type of financing. Are you aware, for example, that in A...

DO NOT CALL LIST:  Are you on it?  Did you know that you can only protect your phone number for 5 years?  For the 63 million people who registered the first year, that 5 year protection is up in June, 2008, unless you re-register.  Go to DoNotCall.gov to see when your protection expires and be su...

BE HAPPY!!!A Yale University study says that "happy" people live some 7.5 years longer than unhappy people.  Here are four habits of "happy" people:1- work your cell phone (talking on the phone to a friend lowers blood pressure and cortisol - calls are good but personal contact does it even more!...

The 9 Step System To Get Your Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar  The Real Estate Market Has Changed . . .  "Buyers are far more discriminating, and a large percentage of the homes listed for sale don't sell the first time. It's more critical than ever to learn what you need to know to avoid costl...