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2011
Save money over granite and be kind to your home planet. How? Pick a green kitchen countertop material when you remodel your kitchen. If you're replacing your kitchen countertops, it's smart to go green whether you're on a tight budget or can afford something luxe. These days, sustainable materia...
01/23/2011
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Found another article from Jason on the hazards of lead in our homes. "What's so bad about lead anyway" talks about health effects, not all lead comes from paint.What's So Bad About Lead Anyway? We've all heard that dust or chips from lead paint are incredibly dangerous, especially to children. B...
01/22/2011
Cruise ship activity in the Tawas Bay area is feasible and would be an attractive addition to the area's economy. That's the executive summary of the 100 page document titled, "Economic Feasibility of Tawas Bay as a Cruise Ship Port of Call and Port City Guide". The study, dated December 2010, wa...
01/22/2011
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If you work out of your house, you need to think about insurance for your home-based business. A homeowners policy probably doesn't offer much protection against loss of business equipment, not to mention liability if a client gets hurt or compensation if your business is disrupted by a fire, flo...
01/21/2011
Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan 48371market reports, statistics, real estate trends01/20/2011 Real Estate Market Today:* the median price per square foot for homes is about $95 - that's down 2% from 01/09/2011 * there are about 179 properties on the market as of 01/16/2011 - down 2% or 3 ho...
01/20/2011
This post on "Drinking Water And Lead Contamination" will make you get the water filters out. Details about plumbing, what you can and cannot do, tips for cleaner water.Drinking Water And Lead Contamination In Michigan Bad news: Michigan is a high-risk state for lead hazards. At least, accordin...
01/19/2011
Ready for the colder months? You will be if you follow these simple guidelines to keep your wood fireplace burning brightly - and safely. 1. Only burn dry, cured wood. 2. Burn firewood and only firewood. 3. Close the damper when not using your wood fireplace. 4. Keep bi-fold glass doors open when...
01/19/2011
The 2010 energy tax credit for adding insulation is gone, but a smaller one in 2011 is better than nothing. Whether it's summer heat or winter cold, insulation makes your house a lot more livable. From 2009 to 2010, the government helped out, letting you take $1500 in tax credits for adding insul...
01/18/2011
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I found this interesting post from Drew, on how rising interest rates could effect the housing market. Bottom line, rising rates should not have that much effect on the housing market.Interest rates for mortgages have been on the rise for several weeks. What does this mean for the Housing Market?...
01/16/2011
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City of Lapeer, Lapeer County, Michigan 48446market conditions, price trends, statistics01/16/2011 Real estate market for Lapeer as of 01/09/2011:* there are about 233 properties on the market - down 1% from last week* median single family home price is at $118,975 - that's down 1%* with a mar...
01/16/2011
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