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12/02/2011
With a tough economy looming like the Grinch over this year’s holiday season, many people are looking for ways to save money through energy efficiency. Better Business Bureau (BBB) is offering a checklist for homeowners to safely prepare their homes for the cold winter months, and perhaps save a few dollars in the process.
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08/03/2011
Many homeowners are looking for remedies for dealing with the aftermath of the devastating floods that have hit so many homes around the country. While a little part of the water damage picture, mold can be an ever growing, pesky problem that, if not taken care of quickly, can last forever. Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are advising homeowners to be proactive when it comes to dealing with mold and mildew.
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07/18/2011
There’s no worse time for your air conditioner to go on the fritz than when the thermometer climbs near the century mark. Before you hire a contractor to make repairs, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises taking the time to check contractors out carefully, even when your patience is evaporating.
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05/26/2011
Better Business Bureau (BBB) urges citizens to use caution as they hire contractors to repair damages to their homes and businesses following recent flooding in the region.
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05/20/2011
Following a few simple rules when selecting a mover will go a long way toward protecting yourself from being victimized by scams this summer, according to Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA). Chief among them: make sure you know who you’re hiring and know your rights.
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05/12/2011
Hiring a lawn service can ease the burdens of caring for your yard. To avoid headaches or misunderstandings, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to make sure you and the lawn service have clear, written expectations for what the company will provide for the agreed-upon fees.
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04/25/2011
With warm weather approaching and many consumers looking to stick to a budget when making home improvements, many are turning to green solar energy as a solution. BBB advises consumers to be smart about investing in any home improvement project.
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03/08/2011
Severe weather can cause damage that prompts homeowners to seek repairs in a hurry. The Better Business Bureau (BBB), partnering for National Consumer Protection Week (March 6th – 12th), advises consumers to take a deep breath and check contractors out before signing a contract.
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03/07/2011
As part of National Consumer Protection Week, March 6th -12th, your Better Business Bureau wants you to be informed and protected against loan modification scammers with this information provided by Marietta Rodriguez, national director of homeownership and lending, NeighborWorks America:
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02/24/2011
Better Business Bureau is joining federal, state, and local government agencies and national organizations to celebrate the 13th annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) coming March 6-12, 2011.
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01/19/2011
Banks repossessed more than one million homes in 2010 according to Realty Trac, Inc. while nearly five million borrowers are currently sixty days or more behind on their mortgage setting up what is to be a bleak 2011. The housing market in the United States may not be thriving, but business is booming for foreclosure rescue and loan modification scammers.
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12/02/2010
According to the Energy Information Administration, home-heating costs this winter are expected to rise by 3 percent compared to last year. BBB reminds homeowners that protecting your home before the harshest weather takes hold can save money in the long term.
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10/08/2010
Not satisfied with the comforts of home, bedbugs are migrating to public places like movie theaters and retail stores and then hitching rides on unsuspecting consumers.
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09/22/2010
Your home can take a serious beating when a big storm hits and finding a roofing contractor you can trust isn’t always easy. Storm chasers and other door-to-door salesmen often peddle dubious deals that can cost homeowners thousands of dollars and create serious headaches. The Better Business Bureau recommends doing your research to avoid getting ripped off by an untrustworthy roofer.
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06/03/2010
As summer temperatures heat up, your local BBB is advising consumers not to get burned by air conditioning inspection and repair scams.
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