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NAHB HouseKeys is a quarterly e-newsletter alert — designed exclusively for consumers. Subscribers can anticipate getting "consumer news from America's home builders" quarterly, so subscribe today — it's free!
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2010
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A guide for consumers showing how long many home components, including appliances and structures, should last with proper maintenance.
7/20/2010
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As the year begins and winter sets in, you may be wondering how to save money on your energy bills this year. Conducting a do-it-yourself home energy audit is a fast, relatively simple way to assess how much energy your home consumes and determine what you can do to make your home more energy …
2/3/2010
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Do your homework before having work done on your home. Use this checklist to help you select a builder or remodeler to work on or build your home.
12/14/2009
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On February 11, 1847 the genius inventor of the electrical age, Thomas Edison, was born. Over 160 years later, his most famous invention, the light bulb, still has an essential place in the home. With often no more than four hours of sleep per night and his personal creed of, "Genius is 1 …
10/5/2009
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The crisp weather of fall is upon us and football season is well underway. While the prospect of relaxing into a lazy Sunday schedule calls to many home owners weary from the routine of weekend lawn mowing, don’t sleep on essential lawn care and home maintenance tasks that will see you …
9/29/2009
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One important responsibility of owning a home is maintaining your investment through regular maintenance and care. Like many things in life, the right tool can make your maintenance tasks easier and quicker. Following is a list of the basic tools that home owners should have on hand to take care of …
9/29/2009
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With National Barbecue Month, Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day all falling in May, there are plenty of reasons to gather together with friends and family to enjoy the great outdoors. A new deck or patio can be the perfect gathering place, adding a new dimension to your yard and creating space that …
3/30/2009
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“The Green Home Guide: Connecting the Green Dots” provides the consumer and prospective home buyer with the most up-to-date, simple, and affordable strategies used to embrace a greener lifestyle at home.
This video will empower you with the information necessary to buy or remodel …
3/6/2009
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Building green does not just mean building eco-friendly, it also means building smart. The Green Report educates the smart builder and interested consumer by detailing the basic principles of green building, numerous strategies designed to lower on-site costs and how to gain credibility …
3/6/2009
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It’s the weekend and you have a whole list of household chores to do. Oh, we know you’d rather be golfing or playing tennis or watching TV, but keeping your home in good shape is important. Your home may be the biggest investment you will ever make. Taking good care of it with regular …
12/29/2008
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Information to help you understand what mold is, how it can grow in your home, routine maintenance procedures to prevent mold problems, and methods of removing mold.
9/13/2007
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Natural gas is commonly used in homes as an energy source. And like any energy source, it must be used correctly to be efficient and safe.
Natural gas is a versatile, clean-burning fuel. It is often used to heat your home, cook food, heat water to bathe with, dry clothes, and even start the fire …
8/6/2007
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We often forget what a real emergency is until we are reminded by a disaster such as a hurricane, flood or fire. Emergencies and disasters can occur anytime, anywhere. Some are primarily seasonal and allow for certain preparations; others occur swiftly and without warning.
Planning ahead and …
8/6/2007
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The safety of family, home and belongings is critical to all of us. Being prepared and alert can save time, injury and possibly your life. Here are some things to do to help keep your family safe around your home:
Store medications and small items such as jewelry and coins where toddlers …
7/19/2007
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When you bought your home, you took out an insurance policy to cover the house and all of your family's belongings inside. But was that the last time you thought about your insurance coverage? Home owners insurance includes insurance on the actual structure and the contents inside.
The …
7/19/2007
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High energy use not only has environmental impacts but can hit you personally in the pocketbook. Here is a list of helpful suggestions that may allow you to reduce energy consumption in your household.
Minimize hot water use by taking shorter showers and washing your clothes in cold …
7/19/2007
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So you've just moved into your brand new home. You shopped around and did a lot of research to find the home that was just right for you. You signed a big pile of documents at closing, the moving trucks have left, all the boxes are unpacked, and all your belongings are in their proper places. What …
7/21/2006
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After you have bought the new home of your dreams from your builder, you will probably immediately start thinking about personal decorating touches that you can add. When considering these personal touches, don't think just about the interior of the house.
The landscaping around it will also be …
7/21/2006
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