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8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home

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What to Consider Before Building a Pool

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Fight Foreclosure Through Redemption or Reinstatement

Redemptions and reinstatements are among the rarest tactics to fight foreclosure. Your home must be in a state that supports them; even more important, you must have access to cash. Read More

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Investment Low $0--free HUD counselor
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Website Resources for Foreclosure Help

Here are some legitimate resources to help you fight the foreclosure crisis. Read More

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How to Read Your Gas Utility Bill

Learning to interpret the terms and abbreviations in your gas bill can save you money. Read More

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Effort Low 20 mins/mo (read bill)
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4 Ways Vacant Foreclosed Homes Hurt You and 7 Ways to Fight Back

Vacant foreclosed homes steal value from your home and your neighborhood. Here’s how to limit the damage. Read More

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4 Steps to Safe Oil-Spill Cleanup

Opinion is divided on whether homeowners should attempt their own oil-spill cleanup. If you’ve got the gear and the guts, follow these tips to do it safely. Read More

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Effort Med 10 hrs to clean property
Investment Low $50-$100 for equipment
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5 Tips for Successful Oil-Spill Claims

Follow these steps to help ensure that BP considers your oil-spill claim promptly and with minimum hassle. Read More

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Investment Low $50 for digital photos
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Got Oil Spill? Get Free Cleanup Help from BP

If the oil spill is sloshing onto your property, BP and state agencies offer cleanup help for free. Read More

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Effort Low $0 for cleanup help
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What to Expect If You File an Oil-Spill Claim With BP

If oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill has sloshed up on your property, you can file a claim for damages or even sue BP, but getting compensated isn’t a sure thing. Read More

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Effort Med 10 hrs to file claim
Investment Low $50 for digital photos
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The top 5 pyro pets and the crimes that made them famous. Read More

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Appliance Maintenance: Clothes Washer & Dryer

Keep your clothes washer and dryer running efficiently and reliably with this simple maintenance routine. Read More

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Effort Low 1-3 hrs/yr
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