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AC in the winter? Brrrr-rilliant!5:49am:  It's one of the best investments you can make in your home. And the best time to put it in is the dead of winter. From Money Magazine's Josh Garskof (more)
Aug 24: There are a lot of events that a typical home insurance policy don't cover (more)
Oct 26: Expand your kitchen without breaking the bank using these simple solutions from Money Magazine (more)
Aug 21: Indianapolis is still the most affordable of big housing markets. Los Angeles is the least affordable. (more)
Stocks vs real estateMoney Magazine's Eric Schurenberg answers the question, where is the best place to put your money long term? (April 20) (more)video
Home remodeling tipsCNN's Gerri Willis shares five tips on what you should know before renovating your home. (more)video
American foursquares - the anti-VictoriansSimple, straightforward, the American foursquare style was a welcome change from the highly detailed Victorian designs. (more)
Raising an eyebrow colonialExamples of this regional style abound north of New York City. (more)
Wrecking-ball bait - 5 teardownsHouses don't have to be falling down to be candidates for razing. What to look for. (more)
In the market for a new home? Find out how much you're likely to shell out for a new address. (more)
Tell us how much you make, how much you've got for a downpayment, and your debt, and find out how far to stretch when home hunting. (more)
See the average cost of 15 common projects and how much they can add to the value of your home. (more)
Thinking about moving? See how much you should earn to maintain the same lifestyle. (more)
Compare your current mortgage with up to three options to see which is best. (more)
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