Turnkey Turkey Tips

  Oven Maintenance and Energy Saving Tips for the Holidays Simple suggestions for making your baking trouble-free this holiday season â—Check to be sure the oven door gasket is tight. Adjust or replace gaskets as required.  â—If...

FYI Real estate update

Homeowners can reduce their energy bills by lowering the thermostat setting on their water heater.  Most manufacturers set water heater thermostats at 140 degrees Fahrenheit, but most households don’t need water hotter than 120 degrees.  Households...

TAX CREDIT FAQS MADE EZ

A.  FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT Q 1.  What, in a nutshell, is the $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers under the new law? A  A first-time homebuyer as defined may receive a refundable tax credit up to $8,000 for purchasing a principal...

Green Tip of the Week: Stop junk mail

Green Tip of the Week: Stop junk mail You can put a stop to receiving your predecessor’s mail and save a lot of trees in one stroke. The service is free, so ask your broker to sign up. Visit http://www.ecologicalmail.org/ or call (800) 620-3975....

2009 Leonid Meteor Shower

During the 2009 Leonid meteor shower, you may see anywhere from 30 to 300 shooting stars an hour, depending on whether you’re in the right place to see the showy peak on November 17, experts predict. With the highest number of meteors streaking across the skies...