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Choosing a water heater for your home can be a daunting task. This is a series of posts that will guide you through the process of selecting the best water heater for your home. Choosing an Energy Star water heater is a great start so dig in and come away with the best choice for you.

Painting countertops might seem a little weird but if you want the look of granite without the cost of granite, take a look at this. This is a great solution to a dull and dated countertop. It's durable and will last as long as the countertop you paint it onto. It's a DIY money-saver, too.

A simple way to conserve water and save money at the same time is to install a dual flush kit on your old toilets in your home. They're pretty cheap and they work as advertised. My comparisons will help you decide which brand to choose. A look into high-efficiency toilets (HETs), too.

Building built-in DIY bookshelves at home is made easier than ever with stock materials that you can purchase at your local home improvement center. If you're a little more adventurous and have the carpentry skills to back it up, you could build them from scratch. This easy to follow video shows you step-by-step how to DIY.

Line drying your clothes on a clothesline may seem old fashioned but you must admit that it has lots of benefits that a dryer doesn't offer. Don't know what those benefits are?? Here are the Top 10 Reasons to Line Dry Your Clothes.

Want to spend less on your home insurance? Aside from raising your deductible, there are a number of other things you can do to lower your home insurance rates.

Buying a home that is ENERGY STAR labeled is a wise choice. It's a win-win-win situation for homeowners, builders and the environment. Here is what it takes to qualify a home for the Energy Star label.

Now's the time to tackle that long overdue remodeling project. Why? Take a look around. The housing inventory is bloated and might take a while to recover. So make the most of it by making your family happy with a much needed renovation while at the same time making it a wise investment with this very informative Cost vs. Value report.

Solar powered attic vent fans can be a great way to save some money on cooling costs as well as support solar technology. Included is a great video featuring Tom Silva of This Old House that shows you how to install it yourself.