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BBB Urges Consumers to Make Smart Solar Energy Investments
Solar energy scams are no exception when it comes to the typical contracting scam. Fraudulent contractors prey on those who are unfamiliar with their product. They may show up at your door, advertise in local papers or deliver fliers to your home...
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Organizing a Linen Closet
In an ideal world, you can open a linen closet door, see what you need and pull it out without a tower of towels and blankets falling down on your head...
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This Week’s Hard Freeze Increases Risk of Frozen Pipe Damage
As Old Man Winter makes his way across the country it’s important to take a few minutes to assess pipe vulnerability. Freezing temperatures could cause pipes to freeze and burst, destroying floors, furniture, appliances and treasured family heirlooms...
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Fall Weather Brings Pests Indoors
To help protect your family and home, Arrow Exterminators, a local termite, pest and wildlife control company, created the STEPS™ Total Protection System designed to get to the root of any problem and keep pest infestations from becoming a serious predicament...
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Keeping Fall Wildlife…in the Wild
Arrow Exterminators urges homeowners to protect their homes and beware of “cute squirrels” in their yards...
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Remodeling Increasing: How to Get the Best Value
Homeowners who have either decided to stay in their homes or are considering selling may be helping to build momentum in the remodeling market...
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Homeowners Beware of Scams and False Claims
In the calm after a storm, don't get ripped off by scams and fly-by-night companies who want to "fix" your damaged roof...
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A Special Money Saving Offer from Cornerstone Roofing
Need a new roof? Take advantage of this special offer from Cornerstone Roofing and save money...
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Appliances and Your New Home
Perhaps you’ve been part of the lucky few who have been able to take advantage of low interest rates and the new tax credits for first time homebuyers and have recently purchased your first home...
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Signs Your Roof May Need Replaced or Repaired
It may be obvious, or it may not, but if your roof is damaged or old, how do you know when it needs replaced or repaired? Cornerstone Roofing offers helpful advice...
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Cost-Effective Decorating Ideas
Interior Decorator and owner of Interiors by Decorating Den, Leanne Robinson shares some cost-effective decorting tips that will have big impact on your home, but little impact on your budget...
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Universal Design and Aging in Place Part 3
The final in a series of articles about universal home design and a concept known as "aging in place"...
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Sawnee Woman's Club Debuts Inaugural 2009 Tour of Homes Fundraiser on Saturday, May 2
The Tour will feature three custom homes designed and built by custom homebuilder David Wahlbom, President of Smith Jackson Properties, LLC, a Forsyth County-based builder and long-time resident.  Each home features distinct construction characteristics inspired by classic European, Tuscan/Mediterranean and Craftsman-styled architecture...
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A Private Retreat in Your Own Back Yard
Explore ways to improve your back yard space and create the perfect place for relaxation this summer...
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Universal Design and Aging In Place – Part 2
The professionals at UBuildIt continue there three-part series on universal design and aging in place, a new concept in home design, construction, and remodeling...
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Universal Design/Aging in Place – What is This?
UBuildIt introduces us to a new concept in home design referred to as "aging in place"....
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Local Landscape Company Really is a Cut Above
Full service landscaping firm, ACA Landscaping LLC. provides customers with services and experiences that stand out, making them a true cut above...
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