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HOW TO USE A PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT TO SEE REAL SAVINGS

A programmable thermostat can help you rake in the energy savings, but there’s a hitch: You’ve got to pick one you’ll actually use.It’s official: The programmable thermostat is the VCR...

FALL & WINTER SEASONAL MAINTENANCE GUIDE

If you live in the Northeast, here are maintenance jobs you should complete every fall and winter to prevent costly repairs and keep your home in top condition.Certain home maintenance tasks should be...

HOW TO PICK PAINT COLORS; APPS AND MORE

By: Jan Soults WalkerPaint has remodeling power when you use it to emphasize a room’s best features or play down the flaws. Every home suffers a few negatives, but not every solution requires pricey...

HOW TO KEEP YOUR HOUSE COOL WITHOUT AC

By Lisa Kaplan GordonWant summer comfort but hate the AC? Follow these tips, and you’ll keep your house cool without frosty air conditioning.You don’t have to switch on the air conditioner to get a...

YOUR GUIDE TO CHOOSING PATIO PAVERS

By: Andrea Nordstrom CaugheyThere are so many options on the market for patio pavers, it can be hard to choose. So we’ve done the research to help you make the right choice for your home.CONBRICKBrick...

VERMONT RANKS #2 IN AMERICA’S TOP STATES TO LIVE IN 2014

Vermont has made another top list in the nation! The Green Mountain State has the 2nd healthiest population in the U.S., the 2nd lowest crime rate, and sparkling water and clean air. Read the report at CNBC...

BIG FLOOD INSURANCE PRICE HIKE RESCINDED

By: Dona DeZubeCongress agrees Americans shouldn’t face flood insurance bills so big they threaten to cost consumers their homes.Imagine getting an annual insurance bill in the mail that rose from a few...

NOW IS THE TIME TO INVEST IN VERMONT REAL ESTATE.

NOW IS THE TIME TO INVEST IN VERMONT REAL ESTATE. INTERESTS RATES ARE HISTORICALLY LOW & VERMONT IS AN AMAZING PLACE TO LIVE, PLAY, WORK AND SIMPLY ENJOY LIFE.

5 TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR SALE

Working to get your home ship-shape for showings will increase its value and shorten your sales time.1. Have a home inspectionBe proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. For $250 to $400, an...

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HOME AND YOUR 2013 TAXES

It’s the last year for three sweet home tax benefits, but the first for a way simpler home office deduction.These days few things start a fight on Capitol Hill faster than taxes. Despite the fact that...