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Appliance Buying Guide: Ranges

Appliance Buying Guide: Ranges

When deciding on a new range, here’s what you’ll need to know about features, style, price, and performance. Read More

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Effort Low 5 hrs-1 wknd
Investment Med $350-$2,000 and up
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A portable generator can be purchased with tax refund

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Invest a Tax Refund in Your Home: $2,500 Projects

If you want to invest a tax refund in your home this year, consider these five great projects that cost around $2,500. Read More

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Save Money Med $115/yr (tankless heater)
Effort Low 1-2 days (storm windows)
Investment Med $2,500
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An energy-efficiency exterior door

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Invest a Tax Refund in Your Home: $1,000 Projects

Consider these five great projects that cost around $1,000 if you decide to invest a tax refund in your home this year. Read More

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Save Money Med Up to $135/yr (new washer)
Effort Low 2 hrs (entry door install)
Investment Low $1,000
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Steel garage door made to mimic wood

Garage Doors: A Guide to the Options

The right garage door is a key to enhancing curb appeal and can have a major impact on your home’s appearance and value. Read More

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Effort Low 3-4 hrs to install
Investment Med $550-$2,500
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Honeycomb blinds on home window

Save Money with Energy-Efficient Window Coverings

Energy-efficient window coverings help reduce heating and cooling costs and may qualify for the federal energy tax credit. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money Med $150/yr (energy cost)
Effort Low 1-2 days
Investment Med $825-$5,625 (15 windows)
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Red front-loading clothes dryer

Appliance Buying Guide: Clothes Dryers

When deciding on a new clothes dryer, here’s what you’ll need to know about features, style, price, and performance. Read More

Progress E K
Effort Low 5 hrs-1 wknd
Investment Med $280-$1,200
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Commercial-style range

Appliance Buying Guide: Ranges

When deciding on a new range, here’s what you’ll need to know about features, style, price, and performance. Read More

Progress E K
Effort Low 5 hrs-1 wknd
Investment Med $350-$2,000 and up
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Choosing an Exterior Door

Understand the pros and cons of steel, fiberglass, and wood exterior doors to choose the one that’s right for you. Read More

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Save Money Med Up to $220/yr
Value Added Low $1,400-$2,300 (steel/fiberglass)
Effort Low 2 days (planning)
Investment Med $1,200-$3,500 (w/install)
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Attic bedroom with bed in dormer

Install an Attic Dormer Window

An attic dormer window is the centerpiece of an attic remodeling. Here’s what you need to know about cost, codes, and style. Read More

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Effort Med 4-8 days
Investment High $5,000-$20,000
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Egress window in basement

Add an Egress Window to Your Finished Basement

For safety, a remodeled basement living area needs an egress window that meets residential building codes. Here’s what you need to know. Read More

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Effort Med 2-3 days
Investment Med $2,500-$5,000 (pro installation)
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Lennox air conditioners outside house

Air Conditioning Equipment: Repair or Replace?

If you’re deciding whether to repair or replace central air conditioning equipment, assess the quality of your house’s ductwork and insulation first. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money Med $112/yr (30% of avg cooling costs)
Effort Med 1 day-1 wk
Investment Med $3,000-$4,000 (SEER 13)
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Upgrade to Radiant Heat

Radiant heat could be right for you if:

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