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5 Tips for Saving Money Around Your Home

Here are five quick tips that can help you cut down on your household bills.

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September 6, 2011 from Real Estate Today Radio © NAR

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Energy Tax Credits

Federal tax credits that cover everything from insulation to biomass stoves are set to expire this year.

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September 27, 2010 from Real Estate Today Radio © NAR

Fall Home Maintenance

Fall home maintenance prevents structural damage, saves energy, and keeps key systems running properly.

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September 20, 2010 from Real Estate Today Radio © NAR

Move or Improve?

Learn what to consider to figure out if it's smarter to move to a larger house or improve the one you have.

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September 13, 2010 from Real Estate Today Radio © NAR

A Financial Plan for Your Home

Your plan should include regular expenses--like a mortgage--and funds for unexpected events, like a broken washer.

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August 30, 2010 from Real Estate Today Radio © NAR

Foreclosure Rescue Scams

Be smarter about how to avoid scams and learn about helpful resources for homeowners facing foreclosure.

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August 23, 2010 from Real Estate Today Radio © NAR

Emergency Preparedness

Having escape routes, a designated meeting place, and a solid communications plan are all ways your family can be prepared for an emergency.

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August 16, 2010 from Real Estate Today Radio © NAR

Saving Money on a Remodel

Find out about smart ways to remodel your home, including using your room's existing footprint and incorporating salvaged building materials.

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August 9, 2010 from Real Estate Today Radio © NAR

Protecting The Value of Your Vacation House

Learn what you need to do to protect the value of your summer vacation house when you close it for the season.

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August 2, 2010 from Real Estate Today Radio © NAR

Swimming Pools

Find out what to consider if you'd like to add a pool to your home.

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July 26, 2010 from Real Estate Today Radio © NAR

HOAs and Condo Associations

Find out more about homeowners associations and condo associations.

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July 19, 2010 from Real Estate Today Radio © NAR

HOUSELOGIC ON THE AIR

Take a deeper dive into the topics discussed during this week’s HouseLogic radio segment on Real Estate Today Radio:

Should We Get Rid of Our Lawns?

Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives: Turf Grasses

Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives: Ground Cover

Season-by-Season Lawn Maintenance Calendar

Why Fake Grass is Gaining Popularity

Green Up Your Yard in a Hurry with Lawn Paint

Ideas for saving water

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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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