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Reducing the Risk of Fire in Your Home
Military.com | Dec 07, 2011
This content is provided courtesy of USAA.December Home Maintenance TipsHeaters, holiday lights and seasonal baking and cooking can boost the chanc...
Home Maintenance Tips for the Fall
USAA | Oct 05, 2011
Time For Your Winter Move?To help you prepare your home before you leave for the winter or go on deployment, the Insurance Institute for Business ...
Home Maintenance Tips
USAA | Sep 13, 2011
No matter where you live, there's a chance that an earthquake will strike. You can't prevent an earthquake, but you can be prepared.According to th...
Tips To Make Your Home Earthquake Ready
USAA | Aug 30, 2011
Many people may think earthquakes are limited to California and Alaska, but the reality is that anyone west of the Rockies and even parts of the E...
Winter Weather Protection Can Save Big
Military.com | Feb 09, 2011
If you have a home back home, make sure it's protected from winter storms. Every winter, weather-related damage plagues property owners with costly...
When Your Home Value is Upside-Down
Daily Press, Newport News, Va. | Mar 15, 2011
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- In a few months, Jennifer Hernandez's husband, who's active-duty Air Force, will get permanent change-of-station orders.Proble...
Smart Home Ownership
Military.com | Dec 10, 2005
Once you've bought your home, you can breathe a great sigh of relief. Take some time, put your feet up on the ottoman and while away the Sunday aft...
Recoup the Cost of Remodeling Your Home
Military.com | Jun 25, 2008
You're ready to sell your home and you're hopeful that your investment in upgrades and improvements will distinguish your home from the others on t...
Protecting Your Home During Long Deployments
Military.com | Apr 27, 2010
Spring Showers Bring Flowers and FloodingFind out how much flood coverage you need by typing in your street address, city, state and zip code at Fl...
Energy-Efficiency and Money Saving Tips
Military.com | Jan 10, 2006
Consumers are reeling from this year's high -- and sometimes record -- home heating costs. So the last thing they need is the double whammy of high...
Conserve Energy, Save for the Future
Military.com | Oct 20, 2010
October is Energy Awareness Month. Here are some energy conservation tips:(1) Make sure furniture, drapes, etc., do not obstruct air registers, gri...
BofA to Cut Interest for Some Military
Business Wire | Mar 10, 2011
Bank of America on Wednesday announced programs for its mortgage customers serving in the United States military, improving key benefits for those ...
7 Ways to Lower Your Utility Bill
Ethan Ewing | Jan 07, 2009
The average American home will spend $990 on heating this year, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). Add that to the rising co...
3 Tips to Use Home Equity Loans the Right Way
Military.com | Nov 10, 2009
If you're strapped for cash, you may look to your home for a loan. Before you decide to tap your home's equity, here are three tips to consider.1. ...
10 Steps to Avoid Contractor Rip-Offs
Military.com | Sep 18, 2007
USAA members James and Carolyn Butler did lots of things right when they hired a contractor to remodel two bathrooms in their Phoenix home. They ch...
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Veteran’s Discounts This Weekend at Lowes and Home Depot
For the many veterans who want to get discounts at Lowes and Home Depot, this is one of your weekends. Both major home improvement stores offer a military discount all year long, and a veteran’s discount several times a year. Memorial Day weekend is one of the times that the veteran’s discount is in effect. [...]
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