Insulation at Home Saves Money" alt="Insulation at Home Saves Money" />

Raymond Yoder of Indianapolis, Ind. learned his lesson in home insulation the hard way. "It was cheaper to buy one of the new model homes without insulation. We figured we'd save the cash," Yoder says. That was in 1954. He has since moved from that home but not before, he admits, adding a lot more insulation to keep his ... Continue Reading »

Home Energy Saving Projects for Every Budget" alt="Home Energy Saving Projects for Every Budget" />

Ed and Amy Kelly of Indianapolis, Ind., are excited about their recent kitchen remodeling. While their initial reason was to update the appearance of their kitchen, the couple realized that replacing the aged appliances would have a big energy-saving benefit. "We bought all new energy-efficient appliances because we would ... Continue Reading »

Gulf 'Spillionaires' Target Real Estate Market" alt="Gulf 'Spillionaires' Target Real Estate Market" />

"Spillionaire" is a term coined during the Exxon Valdez spill in 1989 to describe those who make bank after an oil-related environmental disaster. Corporations, small businesses and individuals can profit when they seize opportunity from crisis. That's capitalism. So it's no surprise that spillionaires are at the ready ... Continue Reading »

Gulf Coast Homes Expected to Lose $56K in Value on Average" alt="Gulf Coast Homes Expected to Lose $56K in Value on Average" />

The unprecedented BP oil spill disaster just got worse, thanks to the estimated $56,000 drop in home value that every homeowner on the Gulf Coast could experience. As reported in Bloomberg BusinessWeek, the estimate from CoreLogic could seriously impact home values for residents of Gulfport, Miss., Mobile, Ala., Pensacola, ... Continue Reading »

Soundproofing Against Outdoor Noise" alt="Soundproofing Against Outdoor Noise" />

Scott Warrick of Bloomington, Ind. has a noise problem outside his house: jackhammers. "I'm enduring three months of daily jackhammering as they tear down a local school." Excessive noise entering your house is a problem. It can stress you out, make you irritable, and, when it comes to heavy machinery and lengthy ... Continue Reading »