Mark any cracks in the basement with dated masking tape. Many homes have a few small cracks in their basement walls from the settling of the foundation and the weight of the house. In a stable home, the small cracks aren’t growing at all – they’re safe. If they’re growing, however, you’ll save a ton…

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 Install ceiling fans in most rooms. Ceiling Fans are a low-energy way to keep air moving in your home. Because of the air circulation effect, you can get away with keeping your thermostat a degree or two higher in summer and a degree or two lower in winter, netting a rather large savings.  The most…

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Lower the temperature on your hot water heater down to 120 degrees Fahrenheit (55 degrees Celsius). This is the optimum temperature for your hot water heater. Most people don’t use water hotter than 120 degrees — indeed, water hotter than that can scald you or a child — and thus the energy needed to keep the water above 120 degrees…

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So you’ve just moved into your nice new home. You’ve unloaded the boxes and started to unpack your life.  Right now is the perfect time to walk through a checklist of ways to save money on your home for years to come.  Starting on these things as early as possible will allow you to start…

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JUST SOLD! 1006 Ocean Drive Dr., Atlantic Beach. Vacant Building lot on Ocean Ridge with 4 Bedroom Septic Permit in Hand. Closed Sales Price $350,000 If you are interested in buying or selling real estate on Atlantic Beach or surrounding areas, give Al Williams 252-726-8800 or Alicia Nelson 252-241-0402 a call! We look forward to…

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