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Don’t neglect to budget time and money for opening and closing a vacation home before the season starts and after it ends. Read

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Maintain Your Vacation Home
Plan to spend time and money to maintain your vacation home, no matter if you hire a property manager or local caretaker, or do the work yourself. Read
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Renting Out Your Home? Get Landlord Insurance
If you’re renting out your home, it might not be covered by homeowners insurance, so look into landlord insurance instead. Read
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Is the Cost of Flood Insurance Worth It?
Flooding risks, as well as the value of your home and your possessions, help determine whether the cost of flood insurance is worth it. Read
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Hurricanes: Protect Your Windows and Doors
Improvements that protect your windows and doors from hurricanes can lessen damage and lower homeowners insurance premiums. Read

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Is the Cost of Hurricane Insurance Worth It?
You need to decide whether the cost of hurricane insurance is worth it to you long before storm clouds appear on the horizon. Read
Create a Home Inventory for Insurance
Create a home inventory before disaster strikes to make filing an insurance claim a smoother process. Read
Create a Home Emergency Preparedness Kit
Having a home emergency preparedness kit could be the key to your family’s safety if disaster strikes. Read
Portable Generators: Backup Power at a Lower Cost
A lower-priced alternative to standby generators, portable generators can keep power running in an emergency, as long as you don’t mind a few inconveniences. Read

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Delinquent HOA Fees: How to Collect
Cash-strapped homeowners associations have a variety of tactics available to them to collect unpaid fees. Read
Hiring an HOA Manager: What to Consider
When your homeowners association has more to do than its volunteers can handle, it’s time to call in a professional manager. Here are 10 tips for picking the right one. Read
Condo Association Newsletter Helps Owners Feel More at Home
Creating a newsletter with all the neighborhood news informs homeowners and nudges them to become part of the family. Read
Spread Condo or HOA News Quickly with Online Tools
Keep your condo/HOA neighbors in the know with a listserv or online group, but watch out for the downsides. Read
HOAs: What You Need To Know About Rules
Lobbying for change in your homeowners association’s rules requires procedure, compromise, and perhaps joining the board. Read

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Outdoor Lighting for Curb Appeal and Safety
Well-planned outdoor lighting improves curb appeal, safety, and security for your home. Read
5 Tips for Inspecting and Maintaining Your Garage
Routine maintenance will help your garage retain its value and keep it trouble-free for decades. Read
Save Water and Money with a Rain Barrel
Using rain barrels to harvest rainwater from your roof is a simple, low-expense solution for conserving water and saving on your water bill. Read
Fast Fixes for Common Gutter Problems
Maintaining gutters is the most important thing you can do to prevent water from damaging your house, and keeping them in shape is an easy homeowner task. Read
Saving Electricity: Reduce Standby Power Consumption
It doesn’t take much effort to reduce standby power consumption; and you could save the equivalent of a few tanks of gas a year. Read

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Homeowners Insurance: Is Mold Covered?
Whether mold is covered by homeowners insurance often comes down to the source of moisture and the wording of a policy. Read
Your Guide to VOCs
Understand which volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are lurking in your house so you can reduce your exposure to these harmful chemicals. Read
How to Eliminate Mold from Your Home
To eliminate mold, seek a credentialed professional who understands the inspection, sampling, and clean-up process. Read
6 Tips for Reducing Your VOC Exposure
Simple, habit-forming strategies reduce your exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in your home. Read
10 Ways to Prevent Costly Mold Damage to Your Home
Fixing mold damage can be one of the most expensive repairs you’ll ever perform on your home, so here’s how to prevent it. Read

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Appliance Buying Guide: Clothes Dryers
When deciding on a new clothes dryer, here’s what you’ll need to know about features, style, price, and performance. Read
Appliance Buying Guide: Ranges
When deciding on a new range, here’s what you’ll need to know about features, style, price, and performance. Read
Appliance Buying Guide: Dishwashers
When you buy a dishwasher, hone in on the model that’s right for you by considering your needs: size, fit, features, and performance. Read
Appliance Buying Guide: Refrigerators
When you buy a new refrigerator, arm yourself with the facts, so you’ll be sure to make the right decision for your budget and space needs. Read
Appliance Buying Guide: Washing Machines
Confidently purchase a new washing machine that makes sense for your particular budget and level of green-mindedness. Read

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