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How to Properly Hang a Door

August 6, 2011 | Posted in Doors

Mistakes in hanging a door can be expensive despite how simple the task may appear, as the door can end up with uneven gaps around it and not latch correctly. A floor that isn’t level under a doorway creates the most door-installation problems. The latch won’t line up properly if there is a slight slope in the floor and if you do not trim the jamb to compensate for the difference.

What is an Installment Land Contract?

August 4, 2011 | Posted in Finance

Similar to buying an item or service on time, an installment land contract is also established by setting up installment payments. An installment contract concerns an agreement used instead of a mortgage between a buyer and a seller in which the seller keeps the title to the property and simultaneously finances the sale of that property via an installment plan of payments. Until the debt is paid in full, the seller holds the legal title.

The Responsibilities of the Real Estate Agent

August 3, 2011 | Posted in Real Estate

Individuals looking to either buy or sell a home may be considering attempting to do so without the aid of a realtor. It likely seems reasonable to many potential buyers and sellers that, in the current economy, they should save some money and go forward without a real estate agent. Your real estate agent will be indispensable to you, however, whether you are in the market to buy or sell a home.

What You Should Know About Laying Bathroom Tile

July 31, 2011 | Posted in Interior Design and Decorating

Bathroom tiles can be installed in diverse ways, but they always enhance the beauty, durability and worth of your home. For a newcomer to do-it-yourself projects, laying tiles presents a challenge. Making sure that the tile is cut in such a way that it will fit properly around corners and pipes is the most difficult task involved in laying bathroom tile, although it is not as challenging as removing and replacing a toilet.

Energy Efficiency: Mechanical Heating and Cooling Systems

July 25, 2011 | Posted in Business

Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, which are also known as (HVAC), are vitally important from an environmental standpoint because they directly consume the greatest amount of energy in most modern structures. It is also important to note that to a significant extent, the quality of indoor air depends on the ventilation these systems provide.

The 411 on Avoiding Home Repair Scams

July 25, 2011 | Posted in Home & Family

It’s a sad, sad time we live in when we have to greet every encounter we make with suspicion. Some people might find this an unreasonable sort of attitude to take. Maybe so, but the truth is that there are dangers out there that you have to be aware of. In the home repair realm, there are so many it could make your head spin. Read on for some things to look for and, if possible, avoid.