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The articles on this page are free of charge. Click here for other articles available at low cost, ranging from 99¢ to $4.99. Asbestos discussion from California real estate disclosures The big ten: Homeowners should know how to handle these basic repairs Bee Alert: Africanized honey bee facts Bringing the beauty of the outdoors in: Tips and tricks for “interiorscaping” The burn factor: New outdoor building materials meet stricter county, state codes Can you do it yourself or should you hire it out? Cash flow analysis worksheet City reneges on promise that garage built without building permit can stand Class action settlement notice regarding furnaces manufactured by Carrier, Bryant, Payne, and Day & Night Compact fluorescent lights Compact fluorescent lights light the way to savings Defensible space. Article about creating a fire zone around one’s home Don’t fall for crooked contractors Easy ways to conserve and preserve Efficient appliances Electric space heater faulted in house blaze Eleven things you should know about mold Finding the energy leaks Fire started by candle causes $500,000 in damage at home in townhouse Fire threat and brush clearance in San Diego Five potential dangers in the home Formaldehyde discussion from California real estate disclosures Four common home hazards Indoor air quality: Nothing to sneeze at List of federal and California agencies that regulate various functions relating to real estate Give your home a facelift by enhancing your front entrance Give tenants the gift of safety this holiday season Green: Easy does it Green-Spark to help San Diego fire victims Hazardous waste discussion from California real estate disclosures Homeowner’s guide to earthquake safety (California, 2005 edition, 53 pages) Historic San Diego County homes tours Hot spots: California rushes to map out high fire hazard zones Household hazardous waste discussion from California real estate disclosures How organic matter helps conserve water How to water efficiently. Discussion about root depth, hydrozoning, water runoff, where your water goes, and an efficient watering checklist. Insurers adding fire-retardant gel as policy option. It pays to hire a home inspector before selling Know your soil Ladder safety—Falling off ladders and roofs is surprisingly common, so follow the rules Laminate floors (A walk-through from “Hints from Heloise”) Lead discussion from California real estate disclosures Lead from paint, dust, and soil can be dangerous if not managed properly. Leaky washer hoses: Don’t get soaked Maintenance must-dos Make every home a child-safe home Mold discussion from California real estate disclosures Mold myths Molds: indoor toxic molds and their symptoms National Association of Home Builders recommends ‘energy diet’ New California building codes go into effect July 1, 2008 Pestproof your home: How to keep out the mice and rats, birds and squirrels, termites and more. Pet agreement sample for landlords Pet pointer: The scoop on poop (housetraining a hound and the litterary cat). Plumbing problems can mean catastrophe Practice your escape plan Preparing to sell Property disclosures for local areas in San Diego County Property rehabilitation analysis Radon discussion from California real estate disclosures Realtor safety in or out of the office. Some of these tips can be applied to home inspectors inspecting homes with no one else around. Replace your ugly gutters and downspouts with the Rainhandler. San Diego Gas & Electric customers can get $50 for old working refrigerator or freezer. Selling your home by making it “move-in ready” Set in concrete. Article about building concrete houses in areas of high fire hazard. “Shelter in place” kept flames at bay. Interesting article about how shelter-in-place communities survived the October 2007 San Diego wildfires. Shower enclosures contain water problems Smart thermostats make temperature control easy Smarter thermostats Steel frame houses Tighten up to keep the cold outside Tips on finding the right heating contractor Top five garden water savers Water conservation links The West’s best shade trees (many good for other areas of the country, as well) Which irrigation system is best for which plants? Who is responsible for sewer sanitary lateral maintenance? |
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