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An Unexpected Upside from Occupy L.A.’s Trampling of City Hall Lawn

Tents at the Occupy Los Angeles protest

Environmentalists want to replace the ruined grass in front of L.A.'s City Hall with native plants that will require less water. Image: Neon Tommy/Flickr

Occupy L.A. has destroyed the City Hall lawn, and conservationists are saying good riddance to the water-guzzling grass. Read More

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Why Lose Time Waiting for the Cable Guy? 5 Ways to Take Back That Time

Keep busy while waiting for the cable guy

American spend about five hours of every year waiting for the cable guy to show up. Why not do some simple home maintenance tasks with that time? Image: shaunl/iStockphoto

Americans waste almost five hours a year waiting for service people to show up. Use that time wisely by tackling these home maintenance tasks. Read More

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Crowdfunding: Social Media Muscle Gives Your Community Project a Lift

Merchant Park Community Garden used crowdfunding

Is your neighborhood in need of a community garden but short on funds? Look into setting up a crowdfunding website. Image: \Photo by Emily Barney, member of Merchant Park Community Garden in Chicago

If you’re big on ideas for your community but short on funding, consider setting up a crowdfunding website. Read More

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Holiday Lights Gone Out? There’s a Recycling Program for That

Green up your holiday season by recycling old lights instead of trashing them. Read More

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Friday Five: Housing Bubble Hits Gen X; Congress Acts on FHA Loan Limits, Flood Insurance

Check out the latest headlines about housing trends, including multigenerational family homes and how Gen X is handling the drop in home prices. Plus, breaking news about FHA loan limits and the National Flood Insurance ... Read More

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NEW-HOME TIPS
High end kitchen cabinets in a newly built home

HouseLogic's experts share insights to help you get the most value when you buy new construction.

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SMART METER DEBATE RAGES
SmartMeter on the outside of a home in Cincinnati

What are smart meters? And what do they mean for you? Find out more about these hotly debated devices and tell us where you stand on the issue.

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