Article by Courtney Craig HouseLogic.com If you do just one thing to “live green” and care for the environment, chances are it’s recycling. About three-quarters of people in the U.S. recycle, and the EPA says that recycling “generates a host of financial, environmental, and social returns.” What a lot of folks don’t know, however, is that it [...]

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Article by Matt Dornic HouseLogic.com If you’re worried about the future of home ownership in America, you have good reason. The nation’s economy is struggling. But it’s not just the rising unemployment rate (up to 9.2% in June 2011) that’s deferring home ownership for many. Some outlandish proposals on Capitol Hill are also weighing heavily on [...]

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Article by Laura Fisher Kaiser HouseLogic.com A power-assisted roof vent gives your attic air flow a boost, reducing moisture buildup and possibly lowering energy costs. Power up your attic ventilation Power-assisted roof vents work even in still air and ensure vigorous ventilation. They relieve heat buildup in the attic, where temperatures can reach 150 degrees [...]

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Article by Dona DeZube HouseLogic.com Think losing the mortgage interest deduction would be no big deal? We bust seven myths to show why the cost is bigger than you think. Myth #1: The mortgage deduction is just for rich people. The mortgage interest deduction helps mostly middle- and lower-income families. 65% of families who use [...]

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Article by Nicolette Toussaint Published May 2, 2011 HouseLogic.com I used to hang an extra woolly robe in my bathroom because my post-shower route took me past a window so drafty it made me wonder about the etymology of “window.”  Turns out it comes from the Anglo-Saxon “vindr” and “auga,” which translates as “wind eye.” [...]

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