California’s Title 24 Energy Standard Goes Into Effect
On Tuesday, July 1, California's Title 24 standard took effect throughout the state, promising tougher restrictions on energy consumption. According...
Real Estate
Building a Home Out of 20,000 Toothbrushes and Denim Pants
Buying pants might seem like a mindless task. However, you spend a lot of your time wearing those pants. So...
Basement Water Alarms Allow Homeowners to Prevent Basement Floods
When it rains, it pours -- especially if your home has a cracked foundation. For many homeowners across America, flooded...
Engineers Turn Plastic Bottles Into an Environmentally-Friendly Roofing Material
For many living in developing countries, the idea of a roof that can keep out rainwater and moisture might seem...
New Report Indicates That Emergency Locksmith Scams are on the Rise
UPDATED 10/29/20 According to a report issued this past May by Consumer Reports, there is an emergency locksmith scam that has been...
HUD Announces New Funding For Repairs and Preservations of Public Housing Across Nation
Last week, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded almost $1.8 billion to public housing authorities across the nation. All...
Latest Case-Shiller Report Finds Housing Market Still Fluctuating
One friend might tell you that the United States is slowly crawling out of the housing crisis while another may...
Energy-Efficient Homes Better Suited for Even the Harshest Winters
When you consider upgrading your home’s exterior, you might ask yourself and a search engine; Does new siding help insulate...
Economist Dismisses Claims of Canadian Real Estate Bubble, Cites Flawed Data
Could there be a real estate bubble in Canada's fairly hot housing market? A new report is attempting to quell...
South Florida Couple Fails to Close Deal After Seller Backs Out
A South Florida couple with a young daughter thought they found and had a deal for the perfect home for...
