Stephanie Larkin - Articles

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Popular Options to Heat Your Home
As the cost of fuel continues to rise, paying attention to the condition of one’s heating system is becoming more important. Homeowners are looking to supplement traditional systems and increase efficiency, and there are many companies offering solutions. However, there is no one-size-fits-all way of reducing the cost of having a toasty home in the winter. Read
By: Stephanie Larkin | 08/07/2008 | Tools and Equipment
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How a Pellet Stove Can Save You Money
With the cost of home heating fuel increasing rapidly, many homeowners have chosen to purchase small stove to heat small areas and decrease the demand on their heater. A pellet stove is one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly stoves for this purpose. They are self-refueling and come in a variety of sizes and attractive finishes. Read
By: Stephanie Larkin | 08/07/2008 | Tools and Equipment
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An Introduction Into Biomass Energy
As fuel prices propel upward around the world and further concerns mount over global warming, many researchers and policy makers are looking toward renewable energy sources. For the most part, power made from natural sources is low-impact because biological material can be quickly restored through natural processes. Read
By: Stephanie Larkin | 08/07/2008 | Tools and Equipment
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Homebuyer Incentives - Tips to Make the Sale
The current real estate market is not ideal for sellers. With few buyers and more homes going on the market every day due to foreclosures, it can by months until you sell your home. Read
By: Stephanie Larkin | 04/05/2008 | Remodeling
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Homebuyer Checklist: Ten Things to Do After You Get an Agreement of Sale
An agreement of sale is basically a contract between you (the homebuyer) and the person who currently owns the home. When you get an agreement of sale, it is easy to feel so excited that you sign right away. Read
By: Stephanie Larkin | 04/05/2008 | Remodeling
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Buying New Construction, Why Home Warranties are Essential
A home warranty is a policy that is used to pay for common, everyday repairs to things that can go wrong in your home. For example, a home warranty will cover the cost of repairing a central cooling system or a roof that develops a leak. Read
By: Stephanie Larkin | 04/05/2008 | Remodeling
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How Best to Advertise a 'for Sale by Owner' Home
If you've decided you want to market your property without paying a significant portion of the proceeds on your property to a real estate agency, you can do as many homeowners are doing today--selling it under a 'For Sale by Owner' transaction. When you sell as FSBO property, you as the owner, are totally responsible for all aspects of the sales transaction. Read
By: Stephanie Larkin | 11/04/2008 | Home Improvement
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How 13 Seer Can Affect You
During the decade between 1990 and 2000 energy bills for consumers were reduced by nearly 50 billion dollars, thanks to the new appliance efficiency guidelines. The reduction of carbon emissions due to fossil fuel consumption dropped nearly twp percentage points. Read
By: Stephanie Larkin | 11/04/2008 | Home Improvement
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Home Warranties and Pools and Spas
Before you purchase that new home because you fell in love with a pool or spa on the property, check to see if these are under warranty. Pools and spas provide a lot of entertainment, but they don’t come without a downside to them. Read
By: Stephanie Larkin | 11/04/2008 | Home Improvement