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September 1, 2010

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Changes Chinese Drywall Test Advice

Home Tech & Building

A U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Task Force says homeowners who want to know if their home has defective Chinese drywall should check for elemental sulfur rather than strontium.

September 1, 2010

Stinkbugs Descend on Eastern U.S.

Home Tech & Building

Eastern U.S. stinkbugs would like to come indoors for the winter, so get ready to defend your home.

August 27, 2010

Painting Key Features of Home Exterior an Affordable Remodeling Option

Home Tech & Building

Got a limited paint budget? Put your money where your eyes go when looking at a home—architectural elements like doors, shutters, accents, and trim.

August 17, 2010

Toxic Chinese Drywall has Ripple Effect in Real Estate Market for Home Buyers and Sellers

Home Tech & Building

A spacious townhome in Denbigh, Va., with three bedrooms and three bathrooms for $217,950 appears to be a good deal, but it has a problem that’s not immediately clear to someone browsing homes on the Internet: toxic Chinese drywall.

August 16, 2010

Small Rooms Remodeled for Hobbies Following Midlife Changes

Home Tech & Building

Baby Boomer homeowners looking at empty bedrooms after family members move out are seeing new spaces for their hobbies, says Jeff Brecko, vice president of Aurora Custom Remodeling, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

August 12, 2010

Homeowners Aware But Not Taking Action With Green Alternatives

Home Tech & Building

While 59% of Americans considered green alternatives for their home improvement projects, only 19% were motivated by tax credits for energy-efficiency products, a recent survey shows.

July 26, 2010

6 Backyard Improvement Ideas

Home Tech & Building

The way your house looks from the street can impact its value. It can also shorten the time it takes to sell your house. And the same outdoor improvements you might make to get it sold can enhance your enjoyment factor if you and your family plan to stay in your home.

July 26, 2010

Dispelling Common Hurricane Myths

Home Tech & Building

When you’re preparing for a hurricane, know fact from fiction. Did you know that leaving windows open will do more harm than good?

July 16, 2010

Remodeling Spending Expected to Accelerate Moving into 2011

Home Tech & Building

Homeowner optimism is bolstering a trend toward investing in the home again.

July 9, 2010

Homebuyers to Sue EPA over Lead Paint Regulations

Home Tech & Building

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) plans to file a lawsuit against the federal Environmental Protection Agency for for refusing to allow homeowners with no small children to exempt their home repair contractors from rules about lead-based paint and remodeling.