Looking to cut your energy costs?It can take years for a new, more energy-efficient refrigerator or other major appliance to pay for itself in savings on a utility bill. If that’s the path you want to take, this Energy Star calculator can estimate the amount of money saved Continue Reading
When major household appliances break, should you repair or replace them?The answer depends on which applianceMany refrigerator repairs are easy and affordable, especially if the problem is a bad motor or electronic controls.Dishwashers are usually simple to repair, but Continue Reading
The typical credit card charges about 16 percent interest per year on balances, effectively adding $16 to each $100 in expenses that are left on a credit card. Some charge as much as 29 percent if youre late on a payment and have to pay penalty interest.Avoiding a credit Continue Reading
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While no one ever wants to imagine their home filling with water, for many areas of the country, flooding is a scary reality for many homeowners. Whether a natural disaster is on the way or you simply want to be aware of how to protect your home when flash flood warnings Continue Reading
According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, granite countertops are in less demand today, while the use of quartz is on the rise.Why? For one thing, man-made quartz countertops are offered in a far greater range of looks and feels. Reason number two: its a bit Continue Reading
