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Smart Ways to Make Windows More Energy-Savvy

Energy-Efficient windows at Berkeley Lab

"Smart windows" will adjust to the outside temperature, letting solar heat in during the winter and keeping it out during the summer. Image: Lawrence Berkeley Nat'l Lab/Roy Kaltschmidt, photographer

Technology eventually will give birth to smart windows that adjust to the weather. But until that blessed event, here are tips on how to make your windows more clever and energy-efficient. Read More

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Will Housing Market Benefit from Good News Out of Black Friday Chaos?

While shoppers were trampling each other to get the season’s hottest stuff, a glimmer of hope emerged for the economy. Does it have legs? Read More

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How to Mulch Leaves: Cheap Mulch for Your Landscaping

Fallen leaves on the lawn of a home

Fallen leaves are nature's mulch — just spread them at the base of your trees and shrubs. Image: Jean & Oliver/Flickr

Don’t toss out those fallen leaves you’ve spent weekends raking and blowing. Autumn leaves make low-cost mulch and fertilizer to protect and feed your landscaping all winter. Read More

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4 Winners Each Pocket $100 in HouseLogic Giveaway

Congratulations to the winners who responded to our family room makeover series with Remodelaholic’s Cassity and Justin Kmetzsch. Read More

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4 Easy-Living, Universal Design Tips for Any Home

Universal Design-friendly lever handle on an interior door

Lever-style door handles are easier to use than knobs, and they can even contribute to the value of your home. Image: Baldwin Hardware

Here are some tips to get you started on incorporating universal design features in your home. Read More

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IS YOUR LAWN WORTH IT?
Lawn mower cutting grass

They’re lush, green, and all-American. They’re also water-hogging, time-sucking nuisances. In fact, some are saying ‘no’ to turf. Should we get rid of our lawns?
 
What are lawn alternatives?

Turf grasses

Ground cover

Fake grass

And, yes, lawn paint!

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