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A study of 51 homes released this week by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found a strong association between homes with Chinese drywall and levels corrosive hydrogen sulfide, which gives off a smell similar to rotten eggs. It was the largest investigation ever taken on by the...

Combine a limited home remodeling budget with a green frame of mind, and you can find great ways to save on your next DIY project. There are a lot of worthwhile, beautiful home materials ready to be reclaimed and reused thanks to savvy dealers, demolition experts and everyday folks who rescue...

If your home is typical, there are several vampires lurking around the living areas─energy vampires, that is. Energy vampires, everyday electronic devices ranging from cell phone chargers to televisions, consume electricity even when they're turned off, and suck away valuable energy dollars...

If your household budget includes paying a lawn maintenance service and a pest control service every month, now is a great time to take matters into your own hands and save some green with a few lawn care tips. When you consider that: Your lawn service can run $200 a month or more. Replace...

Contrary to headlines announcing falling home values, foreclosures and other consumer blues, there's now news that many homeowners are happy with their current homes and think this is a great time to buy a home. According to a recent Pew Research Center Social & Demographic Trends survey, 90%...

The continuing saga of homeowners facing problems with Chinese drywall continued this week with a major update by USA Today. For those that are unaware of the issue, Chinese drywall reportedly used in homes in Florida and other states, is being blamed for off-gassing that causes damage to a home's...