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   Beware of Value-Killing Home Renovations

   Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That old adage should be a warning for homeowners. What you do to a home — in terms …More

   Tips & Advice By The Street Mar. 7 705 Responses
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   Hate Bugs? Tips On How To Be Your Own Exterminator

   Exterminators are expensive, but you don’t always have to call in a professional.

   Tips & Advice By The Street Feb. 20 75 Responses
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   Rent Out Your House, Move to an Apartment, Pocket the Difference

   With its astronomical home prices and high percentage of renters, Manhattan isn’t exactly representative of the national home market. Still, homeowners elsewhere might get some inspiration …More

   Tips & Advice By The Street Dec. 16 31 Responses
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   Get a Foreclosed Home for $100 Down

   Got $100? That’s enough for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to approve you to buy a new foreclosed home. The deal isn’t good for …More

   Tips & Advice By The Street Nov. 7 67 Responses
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   7 Ways to Make Your Home Safer

   If you need to protect your home, a traditional alarm system isn’t the only option.

   Tips & Advice By The Street Oct. 27 255 Responses
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   5 Fast Ways to Boost Home Energy Efficiency

   Consumers in many U.S. locales can expect to start cranking up the heat soon as cooler weather settles in. But with oil trading at around $90 …More

   Tips & Advice By The Street Sep. 23 247 Responses
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   8 Things Your Movers Don’t Want You to Know

   After you’ve spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on a new home, hiring a mover can almost seem like an afterthought. But if you’re not careful …More

   Tips & Advice By The Street May. 24 35 Responses