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Tools & Tips

Tool & Tips for Home Owners

Now that you have moved into your new home, it's time to put on a new hat, that of "handyman." For the big jobs, like roofing and rewiring, you'll more than likely still rely on a professional. And unless you are truly versed in those specialties, that is what we'd recommend!

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Free
Expert Advice for Your Home

Don Vandervort, a regular
on HGTV’s "The Fix," offers free advice, buying guides, ideas and  
do-it-yourself help, in this one-stop source for home repair, remodeling,
home-improvement and home decorating information.
[Home Tips.com]

Energy Savers

A practical guide on how to reduce your home energy use, with tips on
insulation, heating and cooling, lighting, landscaping, and much more.
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Hiring a Contractor

Your home may be your most valuable financial asset.  That’s why it’s important to be
cautious when you hire someone to work on it.  Finding a competent and reliable contractor is the first step to a successful and satisfying home
improvement project.
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Better Homes & Gardens
Home Improvement Encyclopedia

Whether you’re fixing a clogged
drain, building a deck, wiring that new addition, or adding landscape to
your yard–we’ve got the site for you. Search from more than 1,000 home
improvement tips that can save you time and money
[Better Homes & Gardens]
 

ImproveNet

Through it’s exclusive
comprehensive network of over 600,000 pre-screened contractors and designers, ImproveNet helps its users make good decisions about home improvement
projects. As a completely independent authority, ImproveNet maintains its
integrity, objectivity, and credibility
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Kitchen &
Bath Consumer Resources

 Excellent online resource
from the National Kitchen and Bath Association includes helpful planning
checklists,  a guide to understanding the remodeling process, and tips from
the pros.
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Remodeling Projects: Cost vs. Value

 Updating and remodeling
kitchens and baths will add the most value to your home. In some instances,
these projects could possibly return more than 100% of the cost if the home
is sold within a year.
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Popular Mechanics Homeowner’s Clinic

You’ll find the kind of concise,
illustrated how-to pieces you’ve come to expect from Popular Mechanics.
There are sections on solving household problems, how to make your house a
safer, more comfortable place to live, appliance care tips and woodworking
projects.
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