Maintenance and Repair

Should the Energy Department Tell You What Kind of Furnace to Buy?

January 18, 2013

For now, the feds have backed off rules requiring home owners to buy high-efficiency furnaces that save you money on energy, but cost more up front.

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Orkin Says Chicago is No. 1 in Bed Bugs

January 18, 2013

Top cities for bed bug infestations include Chicago, Detroit, LA, Denver, and Cincinnati.

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1920s Bungalow Goes From Tired to Stylish

January 16, 2013

When a green renovator turns a tired little bungalow into sweet, stylish cottage, there are lessons to be learned along the way about siding and windows.

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Consumer Electronics Show Highlights: Some Very Needy Appliances

January 14, 2013

The home of the not-too-distant future will be filled with appliances that want to share stuff with you.

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Funny Fail: Stairway to Heaven

January 11, 2013

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Tax Credits for Storm Windows and Storm Doors

January 9, 2013

"Stormy Weather" needn’t be your theme song if you got storm windows and doors. The feds are offering an energy tax credit of up to $500 through 2013.