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December is a crazy busy month for most people. In the first few weeks of December, many people find themselves scrambling to buy gifts, send out Christmas cards and put up holiday decorations. As the middle of the month approaches the holiday parties move into full swing. The last week of December brings family gatherings [...]

   

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Radon Risk in Missouri Homes

by Karen Goodman on December 1, 2011

in Buyers,Homeowner Tips

See U.S. interactive map Did you know that high levels of radon, a naturally occurring gas that we breathe every day, is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer? Did you know that it is easy to find out if the radon rate in your home is dangerous? Did you know that it is easy [...]

   

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Karen’s Kitchen Remodel ~ AFTER Pictures

by Karen Goodman on November 1, 2011

in Homeowner Tips

The kitchen remodel was actually finished about 6 weeks ago, but the real estate business got busy and simply had to take priority. After all, real estate is how I pay my bills and our clients always come first. So after teasing you with before video and pictures of the project in progress, below are [...]

   

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Karen’s Kitchen Remodel ~ Progress Report 2

by Karen Goodman on September 7, 2011

in Homeowner Tips

For those of you who are regular readers, you’ve seen the articles I’ve posted telling you about my kitchen remodel project. Part of why I decided to chronicle the transformation of my kitchen is to show that you can save money and still get an all new look by reusing as much as possible. In [...]

   

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Visit the ENERGY STAR website to enter your zip code and identify current rebates for your area. Learn more about how ENERGY STAR products save you money… In St. Louis, there are currently rebates available for: Furnaces Boilers Water heaters Central air conditioners Electric heat pumps Dehumidifiers Doors Windows Window components Skylights CFL light fixtures [...]

   

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Why Buy Energy Star?

by Karen Goodman on September 5, 2011

in Homeowner Tips

For almost 20 years, appliance shopping means deciding if we want to spend extra money for ENERGY STAR products. Today, you can find ENERGY STAR labels on many of the products which otherwise would be energy-hogs, and these products are not necessarily more expensive than their non-Energy Star competitors. In fact, one of the requirements [...]

   

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