Monthly Archives: November 2010

Taking the Bite Out of Holiday Travel

Going home for the holidays means wildly different things for different people. For some, it’s a joyous obligation; for others, a tolerable duty; and for a few, it’s an expensive imposition. No matter the feeling surrounding the occasion, the task … Continue reading

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Four Eco Ways to Save Money

Congratulations! You’re a home owner! That’s no small feat these days. Whether you’re newbie or an old-timer, chances are pretty good that covering your mortgage is still a push. Even if it’s not, who isn’t interested in saving money? (And … Continue reading

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Top Ten Worst Things About Owning A Home

Homeguide 411 looks at ten things that are the bane of home owners’ existence. These are the occasional problems that crop up (usually at the worst possible time) to test a home owner’s patience, sanity, and bank account. These are things that make you consider, albeit briefly, about moving into an apartment building. Continue reading

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Plant a Garden, Save the World

If the kitchen is the heart of a home, then a garden can surely be its lifeblood. In tough economic and strained political times like these, an organic garden can also be much more; it can be a respite from … Continue reading

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How to Winterize Your House

How to Winterize Your House Winterizing a house is not just for people who live in arctic climates. Even if you reside in an area with only a few days of winter—like Seattle, Washington or Portland, Oregon—you should still know … Continue reading

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Fannie & Freddie Could Cost Taxpayers $259 Billion

Just put it on our tab. That’s what taxpayers are saying about the federal government’s recent announcement that the bailout of mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will cost them as much as $259 billion… Continue reading

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