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Home Finance Ideas & Inspiration

Explore inspiring home finance ideas that will drastically make your home more efficient & appealing.

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Home Finances: Home Away from Home

Buying a beach house sounds nice, right? Be sure to do the math before taking the plunge.
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Low-Cost Design Ideas for Any Home

Great design doesn’t have to bust the budget. The proof: these cash-conscious ideas from designers’ own homes.
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Home Upgrades with the Best Payback

Which home-renovation projects will hold their value down the line? Cambridge, MA, real estate agent and renovation consultant Bruce Irving weighs in.
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Best Door Security Devices

In this review of the best door security devices, we examine door security devices that keep you and your family protected.

How to Flip a House — And How Not to

Want to know how to start flipping houses? Consider these important tips before making the big investment.
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How Much Could You Save by Insulating Your Home?

Save money and increase your home's market value by upgrading your insulation.
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Upgrades That Slash Energy Costs

Once drafty and underinsulated, a New England house gets a state-of-the-art efficiency makeover
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How Eight Homeowners Save Over $12,275 on Energy

How do they do it? By putting power-saving technologies to work inside their homes. You can do the same
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22 Little Ways to Go Green

Here are some low-stress steps to take around the house to reduce your carbon footprint, create a healthier home, and lower your monthly bills to boot
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Pellet Stoves: Clean Heat For the Whole House

Installing a pellet stove in your house is a cleaner and greener way to warm your environment. Learn how it works, burns and what the costs are.