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Friday Five: Some Hardest-Hit Real Estate Markets Turning Around

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:40:50 -0400

Home sales rise, mortgage rates fall, and flood insurance reauthorization gains momentum in Washington.

Is Failing to be Green the Same as Smoking?

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:10:55 -0400

Oh, the shame! Social embarrassment may soon drive consumers to be more green.

Here’s How Your Couch Could be Hazardous to Your Health

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:35:33 -0400

Controversy is heating up surrounding health risks attached to furniture cushions soaked in fire retardant chemicals. What’s a home owner to do?

Is Your Kid at Risk for Lead Poisoning? New Guidelines Change the Game

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:17:03 -0400

By lowering the acceptable levels of lead in blood, The Centers for Disease Control has renewed the assault on environmental lead, often found in paint in older homes.

With Hurricane Season Here, Will Congress Finally Reauthorize Flood Insurance?

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:39:55 -0400

The housing market is awash in uncertainty as Congress has yet again left millions of us wondering what fate has in store for the soon-to-expire National Flood Insurance Program.

Who Wins the War Over Air Conditioning in Your Home?

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:16:35 -0400

As summer begins, the battle for the thermostat can get heated. Here are our stories from the front. How do you draw the battle line in your home?

Never Wash a Window Again

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:06:17 -0400

MIT researchers have developed glass that cleans itself. Is spring cleaning without window washing in our future?

It’s Drafty, It’s Old, but It’s True Love — and a Chance to Win $100

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:30:02 -0400

Follow Curbly’s Bruno Bornsztein as he insulates, caulks, and adds an HVAC to his ‘new’ 100-year-old home. Leave a comment to win $100.

Friday Five: Housing in Spotlight This Week at Washington Monument

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:22:23 -0400

Can one man help solve the foreclosure crisis? Plus, a home ownership rally in D.C., and Obama urges Congress to find refinancing options for more Americans.

Is Your Home Like You?

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:49:40 -0400

A simple children’s book message speaks volumes about individuality and the importance of home ownership.

Wacky Lawn Mowers Save Energy — Yours and the Planet’s

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:46:07 -0400

A little imagination and innovation produces a host of DIY lawn mowers that save energy and/or effort. Take a look.

Newest Multigenerational Homes Give Families Privacy and Togetherness

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:39:39 -0400

Homebuilders offer new ideas for additions that make room for more family members.

When a Tree Dies, Do You Feel It?

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:15:02 -0400

Have you ever lost a tree that was like a dear friend? Then prepare for heartbreak. We’re going to lose many dear friends to the emerald ash borer.

Water Slides Recalled After Death and Injuries

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:38:01 -0400

Banzai Splash water slides are being recalled after one death and two severe injuries occurred when the in-ground pool slide deflated.

Friday Five: The Year of the Housing Bottom

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:08:24 -0400

More stable home prices point to housing market bottom, as REALTORS® ready to rally for home ownership and the economy in Washington.

Let’s Make Every Day ‘Give Your Stuff Away Day’

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:27:44 -0400

We have five ways to help your junk — er, nice stuff — find a new home.

Don’t Panic Over Study that Found Lead in Garden Hoses

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:47:10 -0400

Ingesting even little bits of lead is hazardous to your health. So, a new study that found lead in hose water sent our pulses racing. Here’s what we learned.

Swingin’ Ways to Reuse an Iron Gate or Fence

Tue, 08 May 2012 11:25:13 -0400

Take a look at these great ways to reuse old iron fencing.

2,200 Exmark Riding Mowers Recalled

Mon, 07 May 2012 13:05:16 -0400

More than 2,000 Exmark Quest riding lawn mowers have been recalled because faulty bearings can cause crashes.

6 Green Terms: Which Ones Can You Trust?

Mon, 07 May 2012 09:36:00 -0400

Does “natural” mean organic? Should you buy anything labeled “non-toxic”? Here are the truth and eco-facts about many of the green terms you find on product labels.