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In This Issue

· Ten Signs of a Bad Contrator

· Easy Steps to Building Great Credit

· Let There Be Light - But Not Heat or Cold

· How Much Homeowners Insurance Do I Need?

· How to Renovate Intelligently

· Pumpkin Carving Tips

· Safety Tips for Parents, Trick or Treaters, & Homeowners

· Seasonal Suggestion

· Past Issues: September, August, July, June,

Monthly Quote

“Bring forth the raisins and the nuts-/Tonight All-Hallows’ Spectre struts/Along the moonlit way.”

-John Kendrick Bangs
(1862-1922), American poet, humorist and author

Tip Of The Month

If you ever find you have a clogged sink (which you inevitably will), the first step will be to try a drain unclogger. There is a wide range of chemical drain uncloggers available in any supermarket or hardware store. You simply pour the product in the drain, wait a few moments for it to dissolve the blockage and then flush the drain with running water to clear the blockage completely.

Keep in mind, however, that chemical drain uncloggers are not necessarily environmentally safe and may cause damage to plastic or rubber parts of your sink, or may cause injury if the cleaner splashes onto your skin or into your eyes. A kettle full of hot, boiling water poured down the drain is a non-toxic solution to clearing a clogged sink. Other alternatives include removing and cleaning the trap, using a plunger or using a drain auger, or snake.

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Volume 1, Number 10
October, 2004

Welcome to "At Home With HouseHunt", HouseHunt's Monthly Consumer Newsletter. Here you will find information and tips to make your life easier, more productive and fun. In this issue, you will find tips on signs of a bad contrator and easy steps to building great credit. Find out how to let light in but keep out heat and cold. Remodel your home so that it's in harmony with its surroundings. Finally, how to save time and money on Halloween dress and decorations. Also, we give information on how much homeowners insurance you need. Enjoy!

-The HouseHunt Team

Ten Signs of a Bad Contractor

People are even more in need of people to help them fix their house nowadays, yet we are a lot less trusting than we used to be. How do you know whether to trust a contractor? Keep in mind these ten warning signs that tell you when to turn a contractor away.
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Easy Steps to Building Great Credit

Your credit history is vital to being successful when applying for a loan. And it’s easy to build great credit…when you know how.
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Let There Be Light - But Not Heat or Cold

A recent Realty Times article discusses options available to homeowners who wish to allow natural light into their homes, without jeopardizing comfort or energy bills. more >>

How Much Homeowner's Insurance Do I Need?

It is easy to imagine almost any homeowner asking this question. What is enough homeowner’s insurance? Is what I have too much? Or too little? A recent Realty Times article shares how to find out just how much is enough. more >>

How to Renovate Intelligently

A recent CNN/Money article discussed four renovation don’ts to consider before undertaking that big project. more >>

Pumpkin Carving Tips

Some useful tips on how to make your pumpkin look better, last longer, and scare your neighborhood kids. Sure to delight trick-or-treaters. more >>

Safety Tips for Parents, Homesowner's & Trick or Treaters

A quick guide on how to keep Halloween safe and fun! more >>

Seasonal Suggestion

It’s that time again: there’s a nip in the air, leaves are changing color, stores are carrying Christmas decorations. Yes, it’s almost Halloween! Halloween, however, is the first in a long series of holidays, and you may already be dreading the strain on your finances. There are some easy ways to save a little money by being creative with costumes and candy. more >>

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