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Water price is rising, these tips help you save water consumption and money – finance.yahoo.com

Saving seems to be the buzz word these days. With the higher gas and food price, water bill is the next to rise. Just some nice old tips that might help.

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How to Get Rid of Ants Without Using a Pesticide – associatedcontent.com

This article introduces some very safe ant control tips.

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Deck Maintenance FAQs – fairharbor.com

Does new deck need to be sealed? Yes, and it's necessary to ensure the durability of the deck. Here is how..

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7 home-buying traps - MSN Money – articles.moneycentral.msn.com

This article has some nice home buying tips for the home buyers.

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The dangers of debt consolidation – bankrate.com

Debt consolidation is good but knowing how to do it right is the key to succeed.

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Auctions Are Aiding Sales in a Weakened Market: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance – finance.yahoo.com

Now developers are resorting to auctions to unload properties on hand. For the buyers, auctions may be a good way to discover some hidden gems. But make sure do your homework before showing up.

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4 housing upgrades that don't pay – bankrate.com

You'd better do some smart thinking before starting your dream home renovation.

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Forecast 2009: Your Home – realestate.yahoo.com

While 2008 is winding down 2009 forecast is out. Some home price predictions, mortgage trends and action suggestions from Money Magazine.

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South Florida housing prices becoming affordable again – miamiherald.com

The upside of the real estate meltdown is that housing becomes more affordable for those with average income. A 4-bedroom 2500-square-foot home can be bought for just $90,000 now. The previous price tag? $240,000.

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Five stupid tax mistakes – bankrate.com

Here's a list of the top five ways to make your tax season bleak. Do these things and you are certain to wish you had not.

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Does it make sense to refinance now if a sale is planned later? - MarketWatch – marketwatch.com

A couple of good questions on refinancing. Will it make sense to refinance if I'm planning to sell the property soon? Probably not faced by most homeowners but definitely worth to read.

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5 Pro Painting Tips Every Amateur Should Know - How To Paint Like a Professional Painter – popularmechanics.com

Some nice tips out of pro's bag for amateur painters.

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How to choose a mattress – epinions.com

How to choose a mattress by an ex-mattress salesman. This is an old article but yet still extremely useful. Mattress is probably one of the furniture we use the most but pay least attention.

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5 Steps to Simpler Record-Keeping – realsimple.com

What bills, ATM slips, and receipts you should keep―and what you can toss.

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Obama administration launches housing plan – finance.yahoo.com

The Obama administration kicked off a new program Wednesday that's designed to help up to 9 million borrowers stay in their homes through refinanced mortgages or loans that are modified to lower monthly payments.