The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Wednesday issued a proposed amendment to the “Know Before You Owe” mortgage disclosure rule, which proposes to move the rule’s effective date to October 3, 2015, two days later than its most recent proposal to extend the effective date to October...
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If you are planning to build a new custom home, it may be time to try something new—such as bringing tile into main living areas in addition to your bathrooms and kitchen. New designs, styles and technologies are making tile the most versatile and accessible...
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Homeowners today are more plugged in than ever, incorporating technology into their digs like never before, says Moen Senior Director of Consumer and Marketing Insights Jack Suvak. A recent survey conducted by Moen explored the smart home trend, concluding that homeowners could make smart home...
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Every year brings along new design trends, with new custom home owners often feeling the pressure to mix up their kitchen interiors to keep things current. But the truth is, when embarking on any custom kitchen design project, incorporating more timeless (and less trendy) assets...
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With the economy on the upswing, a majority of Americans are planning a vacation abroad this summer. Those heading overseas have additional details to plan than domestic travelers. If you’re traveling abroad in the future, don’t forget these necessary steps, recommended by TravelGuideWorldwide.com. Research your intended...
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Parents love their kids and want to keep them safe. Summertime safety is an issue parents think about on a daily basis. They often wonder, “What else can I do to make sure my family is safe?” Teaching kids about safety measures in case of...
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If you’re looking for areas where the U.S. population is rising the most, just look in the South or West. Communities in those two regions dominate recent population growth trends, with a few exceptions. “Over the next 15 years, America is in for tremendous demographic change,”...
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Hardwood flooring brings enduring beauty, charm and value to a custom home. Not content to keep a good thing underfoot, inspired builders are now finding new and creative locations to use it for a dramatic effect. Using hardwood flooring on walls and ceilings is becoming an...
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There are a myriad of components involved in a home’s electrical system, and any one of them can malfunction, increasing the possibility of fire and shock, according to Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI). To minimize risk, consider protecting your home with arc fault circuit interrupters...
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Parents can do a lot to childproof their homes: Put medicine up and away. Place baby gates on the stairs. Put cabinet locks on cabinets. But what about checking their TVs? Injuries and deaths from TV tip-overs happen far too often. Every 45 minutes in the...
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