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What Happens to Property Not Protected in Bankruptcy?

Melissa Duncan | June 2, 2010

When it comes to bankruptcy, as a general rule, your property is protected using exemptions.

How To Prepare For A Home Energy Audit

Kerry Hollenbeck | April 21, 2010

A home energy audit is a vital first step in making improvements to increase your property’s energy efficiency quotient.

Getting Curb Appeal on a Budget

Dan Schaefer | February 18, 2010

Building value to your home’s exterior, or what is called curb appeal, is important. When your home looks great on the inside, potential buyers will ...

How to Choose Paint For Your Deck

Harold Howard | February 12, 2010

Opaque treatments tend to last the longest on a wood finish.

Choosing Paint For Your House’s Interior

Harold Howard | February 9, 2010

A fresh coat of paint is an easy, inexpensive way to freshen a room.

Choosing Paint For Your House’s Exterior

Harold Howard | February 5, 2010

While a fresh coat of paint on the siding and trim will give your house curb appeal, exterior paint isn't just for show.

When Should I File for Bankruptcy?

Patrick Kavanagh | January 26, 2010

People should think about filing if they are losing sleep, if creditor calls are causing them to feel pressure, and if they are afraid to ...

What is a Means Test?

Patrick Kavanagh | January 26, 2010

The means test is counterintuitive, and often does not make sense. But the means test is a form that has to be filled out as ...

What is Foreclosure Junk Removal?

James Brown | January 22, 2010

If there are things in a house that has foreclosed that are worth salvaging we might do something with them.

The Role of a Home Inspector in a Home Sale

Dave Park | January 13, 2010

Make no mistake, understanding what happens before the inspector goes to the home will not make the inspection better, or the inspector smarter. Nor, ...