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Is Your Heating System Ready for Winter’s Nip?

Getting your home’s heating system professionally serviced every year will keep it running smoothly and help keep heating costs under control.

Progress	K
Effort	Low 1-3 hours for servicing
Investment	Low $100 - $180 for servicing

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Smart Options: Bathroom Flooring

Choose the right bathroom flooring based on your priorities—cost, kids, safety, and eco-friendliness.

Progress	H K
Value Added	Low $290
Effort	Low 1 day (install)
Investment	Low $400 (35 sq.ft. tile, installed)

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8 Easy Ways to Seal Air Leaks Around the House

For what the typical family wastes every year on air leaks—about $350—you can plug energy-robbing gaps, start saving money, and enjoy a more comfortable home.

Progress	$ E K
Save Money	Med $350 on heating/cooling costs
Effort	Low 1 day-1 wknd per project
Investment	Low $100-$350 for materials

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12 Tips for Saving Energy in Your Home Office

Cut your power consumption, lighting, and heating and cooling costs when you work from home.

Progress	$ E K
Save Money	Med Up to $194/yr (w/o computer)
Effort	Low 2-4 hours
Investment	Low Up to $277 (w/o new computer)

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Low-Flow Toilets: How to Choose

Replacing an old water-guzzler with a new low-flow toilet can shave as much as $90 off your annual utility bill and send thousands fewer gallons of water down the drain.

Progress	$ E K
Save Money	Low $90/yr off water bill
Effort	Low 1/2 to 1 day to install
Investment	Low $200 to $1,000

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How to Buy a Dishwasher

When you buy a dishwasher, hone in on the model that’s right for you by considering your needs: size, fit, features, and performance.

Progress	$ E K
Save Money	Low Up to $40/yr (replace old unit)
Effort	Low 5 hrs-1 wknd
Investment	Low $250-$1,000 and up

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Chimney Maintenance for Warmth and Safety

Chimney maintenance and a fireplace inspection can make the difference between warm safety and drafty danger.

Progress	E K
Effort	Low 1-2 hrs (inspect/sweep)
Investment	Low $125-$205 (inspect/sweep)

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7 Tips for Saving Energy with Home Lighting

Lighting eats up as much as 20% of your annual electric bill, but using energy-efficient bulbs and making other simple changes can cut lighting costs dramatically.

Progress	$ E K
Save Money	Low $5/yr per CFL (4 hrs use/day)
Effort	Low 10 mins to change a bulb
Investment	Low $2-$15 per CFL

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A Healthy Shine: Green Cleaning Products for Your Kitchen

Going green in the kitchen doesn’t mean going broke as long as you choose the right green cleaning products.

Progress	$ E K
Save Money	Low $4 (mix own vs. buying)
Effort	Low 15 mins (mix green cleaner)
Investment	Low $7 (bulk baking soda)

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Find and Prevent Electrical Fire Dangers in Your Home

Some electrical fire dangers are hidden inside the walls, but if you know the warning signs, you can keep an electrical fire from happening in your home.