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It looks like the home builders got out ahead of the rest of us on this one. If you have seen the advertising from builders lately they mention monetizing the tax credit so it can be used for upfront cost on an FHA backed loan. Buyers still have to have
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Just got back in town from a short vacation in the Texas Hill Country a chance to recharge and renew. One of the main things I like about the location we stayed in is that there was no phone or television service. You have to pay attention to your significant
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Well we have entered a new year and I am sure many of us made resolutions. I do hope some of you made a resolution to do all you can to help improve the environment we live in. Often we think as an individual we can do little to change things! The last
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Well it is time to say goodbye to 2008 and hello to 2009. This past year has been an eye opener for us all. We have seen an economy that was moving right along shift into reverse. We have seen people who are usually optimistic turn to hard-core pessimism
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Okay, lets take care of the safety note first… Almost 7 years ago I had several windows on the west side of my house replaced with glass blocks. The windows are in the master bath and a walk in closet and provide plenty of daylight for these rooms.
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San Antonio is quickly moving into its winter weather pattern and along with that come the falling leaves. As I am out and about I already see bags of leaves piled up on the curb for trash pickup. I can understand not everyone is into recycling and composting
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I am not talking literally here; I am addressing what is covering the floors in your home. I raise this subject because there are a lot of alternative floor coverings on the market these days. Manufactures are coming out with products they claim to be
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It rained last night at least at my house! It was not much but any rain is appreciated. The rain got me to thinking about water management, especially how is run off handled. I know one of the mandated methods is to build a holding pond/pool for the water
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Everyone dislike to have uninvited guest, namely insects in their home. The pest control industry has made great strides in helping us to keep our homes pest free. They have also gone a long way in convincing us that all pests are undesirable to have
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If you have been following the Presidential campaigns you know both candidates are advocating a switch to green renewable energy. The two that get the most press are wind and solar. If you have been out to West Texas lately you might have seen the impressive
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