How Your Home is Killing You

Carbon monoxide is a well-known household threat, as are lead paint and toxic household cleaners. But one lesser known killer can cause the deaths of over a hundred times more people than carbon monoxide poisoning can. This toxin is present in varying degrees in homes all across America, and can quietly slip through the cracks in your foundation and into your basement. Like most artful poisons, it has no odor, taste, or color, and causes no noticeable symptoms until it's too late. You can get ...

Getting Greener

There are so many green products available for your home today. From small, simple lifestyle changes to big ticket items and renovation materials, today's consumer can easily lighten their footprint and save money. Whether you are looking to "green" your home before a sale or just to improve your own environment, here are some ideas to get you started. - Use soy or beeswax candles - they burn cleaner than traditional candles, which are made of paraffin, a petroleum product. Soot free, ...

The Right Time to Buy your First Home

There are many economic and market forecasts and predictions, however the bottom line is if you want to buy your first home—there is no wrong time. There is because the motivation to buy is not determined by regional market conditions or by location. Industry opinions, economic reports and investor speculation do not sway or predict when a particular individual will be ready to buy. For the great majority of folks, the most compelling reasons to buy a home are based on individual circumstances ...