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04/27/2012
The warm weather is here and many consumers are looking to make home improvements while sticking to a budget. BBB advises consumers to balance purchase cost with energy efficiency, as more efficient windows, doors and skylights can make a big difference in energy consumption over time.
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09/07/2011
Your home may take a serious beating when a big storm like Hurricane Irene hits. During the cleanup effort, choose repair contractors carefully, to avoid having your wallet take a beating too. The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Irene to look out for fly-by-night “storm chasers.” “Beware of contractors who stop by your home after a storm and offer services at a supposedly low cost since they are in your neighborhood,” said BBB President and CEO Claire Rosenzweig.
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07/05/2011
Summer is the perfect time for a vacation getaway. Unfortunately, it's also the time for home robberies. Better Business Bureau advises homeowners looking to secure their property to do their research when picking a home security system.
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09/13/2010
The Better Business Bureau recommends doing your research to avoid getting ripped off by an untrustworthy roofer.
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05/01/1997
If you live in Washington, D.C. and are thinking about making improvements to your home, selecting a contractor is the first and most important step in the process. The Federal Trade Commission offers the following tips and checklist to help you along.
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