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    Florida Home Inspector Training
    Florida Home Inspector Licensing Goes Into Effect in 2010 Florida has passed legislation requiring home inspectors to be licensed by July 2010. The home inspector board in FL is not fully staffed and requirements are still being nailed ...

     
    Energy Audit Can Help Cut Chills, Bills
    Bitter cold January temperatures have homeowners cranking up thermostats and sweating the higher heating bills that are on the way. MidAmerican Energy, for example, set a record Monday for natural gas usage. Energy experts point to ways to find energy savings, and ...

     
    Energy Audit Shows Where Cold Air Seeps into Your Home
    During this historic cold blast, many Minnesotans will crank up the heat and hunker down inside. So how can you make the most of your home heating? KSTP did a home walk-through with an auditor from Xcel Energy. Some of the areas heat is escaping may surprise ...

     
    Energy Efficiency Measures in Homes May Lead to Higher Risk of Lung Cancer
    Sealing up houses to improve energy efficiency also traps more radon inside and may lead to a higher risk of lung cancer, according to a new study based on modeling. Guidelines suggest people install ventilation systems when they try to reduce heat ...

     
    Energy-Efficient Trend is Here to Stay
    Remodeling trends come and go, which is a good thing if you’re talking about shag carpet or avocado-colored Formica. But some trends have both staying power and universal appeal, such as the strengthening movement toward homes that are more energy efficient and eco-friendly. Upgrading a ...