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An Inside Look At Protecting Your Family And Belongings

(NAPSI)—Staying safe at home can be simpler for you and your family if you heed a few hints from personal security expert Robert Siciliano, CEO of ID Theft Security, and private investigator Robin Martinelli, of Martinelli Investigations Inc.

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Thursday 05/09/2013
Staying Cool At Home While Saving On Energy Costs
Updated: May 11, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—Before summer kicks into high gear, consider converting your home into an eco-friendly and energy-saving one. An excellent place to start is with your window coverings. Cooling your house with cellular shades, solar screens or window film provides a multitude of benefits that can not only save you money, but create a more enjoyable home environment as well.

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Keeping Your Air-Conditioning Safer This Summer
Updated: May 11, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—Investing a little time and effort to prevent electrical hazards can mean increased safety and comfort this summer.

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Re-siding 101: What To Consider, Start To Finish
Updated: May 11, 2013 - 4:33 am

(NAPSI)—Deciding to re-side your home isn’t a small undertaking but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. You need a keen eye, some research and a game plan. Here are hints that can help:

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Tips for Setting Up or Improving a Home Office
Updated: May 09, 2013 - 4:33 am

(StatePoint) If you work from home, you know how important it is to turn your home office into an efficient workspace. And these days, making improvements with that goal in mind rests on keeping up with the trends and times.

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Affordable Home Improvements to Boost Your Home’s Value
Updated: May 09, 2013 - 4:33 am

(StatePoint) In addition to filling practical needs, home improvement projects often can increase the value of a home with minimal investment. Some projects add more value than others, however.

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Home Improvement Tips for Buyers and Sellers
Updated: May 10, 2013 - 4:33 am

(StatePoint) Buying or selling a home in today’s real estate market? Go about it properly. From home inspections to home improvement, take your advice from leading experts.

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Thursday 05/02/2013
Sell Your Home: For Sale By Owner Gets A Level Playing Field
Updated: May 03, 2013 - 4:34 am

(NAPSI)—In the past, selling your home for sale by owner (FSBO) meant trying to reach buyers on your own by posting a yard sign or running a classified ad. With over 80 percent of buyers using agents to find homes, however, FSBO sellers were locked out of “the club” because they could not get on the agents’ Multiple Listing Service (MLS) or on popular sites like Realtor.com. Without hiring a full-commission agent, FSBO sellers’ chances of being seen by qualified buyers were slim.

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Putting Your Home On An Energy Diet
Updated: May 03, 2013 - 4:34 am

(NAPSI)—When budgets are tight and homeowners feel squeezed by higher electric bills, there may be a simple solution: Put the house on an energy “diet.” Here are some helpful tips:

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