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Lawn Aeration: Give Your Grass a Breath of Fresh Air
By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: October 5, 2011 Lawn aeration ensures lush, healthy grass year-round. Lawn aeration brings oxygen, water, and nutrients directly to grass roots, which helps make your lawn green and lush. It’s a crit...Season-by-Season Yard Maintenance Calendar
By: Douglas Trattner Lawn-care tips for a barefoot-worthy yard that'll ensure your home has uber curb appeal. Ahhhh, that sensation of stepping onto a freshly mowed lawn sans footwear. There’s nothing like it. Here’s how to ensure ...6 Reasons to Reduce Your Home Price
By: G. M. Filisko Published: March 19, 2010 While you'd like to get the best price for your home, consider our six reasons to reduce your home price. Home not selling? That could happen for a number of reasons you can't control, like a...9 Ways to Increase Daylighting to Fend Off Seasonal Affective Disorder
By: Dave Toht Published: December 21, 2011 Adding skylights, solar light tubes, windows, and other means of daylighting can brighten your winter and help alleviate symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). If winter brings on bout...Got Leaky Windows? 3 Low-Cost Tips to Fix Them
By: Nicolette Toussaint Published: May 2, 2011 I used to hang an extra woolly robe in my bathroom because my post-shower route took me past a window so drafty it made me wonder about the etymology of “window.” Turns out it comes from ...How to Avoid Choosing the Wrong Front Door
By: Karin Beuerlein Published: August 12, 2016 Not all exterior doors are equal. Here are the pros, cons, and costs of different types. Good looks and value -- what's not to love? Not only does replacing your front entry door kick up y...How to Inspect Windows and Doors to Stop Air and Water Leaks
By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: August 11, 2016 Inspect windows and doors regularly to stop air and water leaks that mean costly energy and repair bills. We’ll show you how. Take a close look at your windows, doors, and skylights t...Understanding Energy Ratings for Windows and Doors
By: Karin Beuerlein Published: August 11, 2016 Qualifying for the $200 to $500 federal tax credit on new windows and doors depends on two measurements, U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient. Just because windows or doors are Energy ...