Factors that Affect Your
Mortgage Loan Approval
By B. Conrad
 When applying for a mortgage, it is important for would be home buyers to be aware of the factors, both positive and negative, that may affect their ability to get the loan they need.
Any steps you can take to accentuate the positive and resolve negative financial issues will be a plus in the eyes of the potential mortgage lender.
Some things that could harm your... Read More |
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Paint Your House to Attract More Buyers
By Maurcia Houck
 A fresh coat of paint can help sell your home quickly. Painting your home's exterior is a fairly inexpensive way to enhance your home's curb appeal and attract potential buyers.
Whether you hire a professional house painter, or decide to do it yourself, remember these tips:
Use a High Quality Latex Paint - A high quality latex paint is easy to use and results in a great final look. One good selling point is that it can last... Read More |
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New Sinks and Faucets Add Style
By ARA
 If you've been shopping for sinks and faucets, you may have been put off by the prices of the products you fell in love with. Quality is not cheap. But thanks to the Internet, quality can be affordable. You've shopped for everything from clothes to Christmas presents online, why not shop for your home as well?
Web sites like Fontaine Faucets stock a great selection of stylish options at a price you can afford. Because the company sells its own brand directly to consumers through the Internet, it can offer high-quality sinks and faucets at prices that might surprise you. Co-owners Andy Martin and Geoff Lee are committed to bringing consumers high-quality fixtures on the leading edge of fashion and design, in the latest trend finishes, at an affordable price.
To see all the faucets and sinks available, visit the company's Web site at fontainefaucets.info or contact them at (800) 476-2950. |
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A Gallery of Garden Props
By J. A. Young
 Garden props and ornaments can transform any landscape to denote any style. Making over the garden is as simple as changing prop styles. The following article provides tips to furnish your garden with props to signify a special style or theme throughout the landscape.
A Rustic Garden - Rustic gardens and landscapes are typically not too formal. Natural features should compliment the natural beauty of the garden and function to enhance the plant growth. An arbor seat is a great addition for a prairie or cottage style garden. A touch of shade is created with climbing plants. A rustic wood bench within allows for relaxation and a pleasant view of the surroundings. A simple trellis is another way to add a plant-loving prop to this.... Read More |
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Ways to Reduce
Your
Air-Conditioning Bill
By Keesa Renee DuPre
 Paying the power bill is no fun when air conditioning time rolls around. But did you know that there are a few simple steps you can take now to reduce that killer bill? Read on!
Insulate - This is the most expensive of all the steps, but also the most useful. Insulation is not just good for keeping heat in during the winter; it also keeps heat out during the summer! The better your insulation, the less you'll have to pay this summer to keep your house cool.
Install Ceiling Fans - Use ceiling fans to reduce your need for AC. They use very little energy, but can make the temperature seem 10 degrees cooler. Running your fan at top speed will cool you the most efficiently. Fans don't actually cool the air, but they make you feel cooler because they blow the warm air, created by your own body heat, away from you. When the temperatures cool down at night, ceiling fans can help by pulling cooler air into your... Read More |
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