Andrew and Sonia Campbell of Killeen, Texas, have been talking about putting in a solar power system for years. In June, the installers finally arrived–just as the near-biblical rainfall in their part of the state was finally letting up. The Campbells’ new system will supply nearly all the electricity they need and, besides slashing their
Our community was in the path of the blizzard that just slammed the Midwest. So far, so good — I haven’t noticed any damage. How can I protect my home from future winter storms? We came up with 12 simple strategies that can help you protect your home from some of the most common causes
Looking to green up your home but not sure where to start? Try this simple plan for a weekend home detox. Covering Friday to Sunday, it is packed with easy tips to help the planet, save cash and have more fun. Photo by ZeroEnergy Design Friday after work Unplug. Save energy and recharge your own
Q. I live in a quiet neighborhood, zoned for single-family residential homes, near the downtown of a city popular with tourists from all over the world. The house next to mine sold recently, and the new owner seems to be renting it out by the night and weekend through an online lodging service. Some of
Unfortunately in life, your past mistakes often have the uncanny tendency to haunt you, long after you made them. This is especially true when it comes to financial mistakes and your credit. Credit problems, in fact, have the ability to hang around on your credit reports for sometimes up to a decade. Because your credit
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you undoubtedly have that mix of excitement and fear we all experience. The thrill of owning a house coupled with the anxiety of making sure you can afford it can lead you to the medicine cabinet for a couple of antacid tablets. Before you pop open the Tums, take a