Home Finance Ideas & Inspiration

Explore inspiring home finance ideas that will drastically make your home more efficient & appealing.

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Home Finances: Home Away from Home

Buying a beach house sounds nice, right? Be sure to do the math before taking the plunge.
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Low-Cost Design Ideas for Any Home

Great design doesn’t have to bust the budget. The proof: these cash-conscious ideas from designers’ own homes.
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Home Upgrades with the Best Payback

Which home-renovation projects will hold their value down the line? Cambridge, MA, real estate agent and renovation consultant Bruce Irving weighs in.
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Best Door Security Devices

In this review of the best door security devices, we examine door security devices that keep you and your family protected.

How to Flip a House — And How Not to

Want to know how to start flipping houses? Consider these important tips before making the big investment.
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How Much Could You Save by Insulating Your Home?

New insulation can cut your energy bills and make your spaces feel more comfortable. Learn how to weigh the upfront cost against your potential savings.
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Upgrades That Slash Energy Costs

Once drafty and underinsulated, a New England house gets a state-of-the-art efficiency makeover
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How Eight Homeowners Save Over $12,275 on Energy

How do they do it? By putting power-saving technologies to work inside their homes. You can do the same
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22 Little Ways to Go Green

Here are some low-stress steps to take around the house to reduce your carbon footprint, create a healthier home, and lower your monthly bills to boot
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Pellet Stoves: Clean Heat For the Whole House

Installing a pellet stove in your house is a cleaner and greener way to warm your environment. Learn how it works, burns and what the costs are.