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Preparing Your House for the Market: Part II

By Billy Woolridge on 1 June 2010

Develop some curb appeal to help sell your home.

Posted in Around the House, Financial | Tagged Embrace Home Loans, home sales | 1 Response

Preparing Your House for the Market: Part I

By Billy Woolridge on 18 May 2010

Learn tips that can make your house more appealing.

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How to Use Home Star to Create Jobs and Reward Homeowners

By Tom Perriello on 10 May 2010

More energy-efficient homes can help make and save money.

Posted in Around the House, Financial, Tom Perriello | Tagged Cash for Caulkers, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act, Tom Perriello | Leave a response

Family Fire and Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips

By Staff Reports on 7 May 2010

Article includes facts about carbon monoxide.

Posted in Around the House | Tagged carbon monoxide, fire safety | Leave a response

What You Should Know About Today’s Mortgage Market

By Billy Woolridge on 4 May 2010

Current lending is vastly different from what it was a decade ago.

Posted in Around the House, Financial | Tagged Embrace Home Loans, lending | Leave a response

EPA Announces Start of National Lead-Safe Renovation Program

By Staff Reports on 23 April 2010

EPA is working with Ad Council on a public-outreach campaign to raise awareness.

Posted in Around the House, Environment | Tagged Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, lead | Leave a response

What You Should Know About FHA Loans

By Billy Woolridge on 20 April 2010

FHA loans are insured by the Federal Housing Administration.

Posted in Around the House, Financial | Tagged Embrace Home Loans, Federal Housing Administration, FHA | Leave a response

VDH Promotes Statewide Child Safety Seat Program

By Staff Reports on 14 April 2010

58 Percent of children killed in car crashes were not properly restrained.

Posted in Around the House, Health | Tagged Safety Seat Check Stations, VDH, Virginia Department of Health | Leave a response

EPA, DOE Announce Changes to Bolster Energy Star Program

By Staff Reports on 14 April 2010

These steps will strengthen the Energy Star program for consumers.

Posted in Around the House, Environment | Tagged Department of Energy, DOE, Energy Star, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA | Leave a response

New Restrictions on Pesticide Phosphine Fumigants

By Staff Reports on 10 April 2010

Restrictions protect people, especially children, from dangerous exposure.

Posted in Around the House, Environment | Tagged aluminum and magnesium phosphide, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA | Leave a response

Spring Flowers and Summer Reading

By Katharine G. Bloodworth on 9 April 2010

More events from the Appomattox County Library System.

Posted in Gardening, Library News | Tagged Appomattox County Library System, Master Gardeners Club of Appomattox | Leave a response

Wedding Planning Made Easy with a Bride’s Garden Party

By Staff Reports on 9 April 2010

This year the event is slated for the Babcock House in Appomattox.

Posted in Around the House, News | Tagged Babcock House, Central Virginia Bridal Guide | Leave a response

Herb Gardening Enthusiasts Can Help Detect Invasive Plant Disease

By Staff Reports on 7 April 2010

Learn about some of the most prevalent invasive insects and diseases.

Posted in Around the House, Gardening | Tagged Continental Dialogue on Non-Native Forest Insects and Diseases, Nature Conservancy, U.S. Department of Agriculture | Leave a response