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Are You Being Ripped Off?
Find out how to tell when you're getting a raw deal on your renovation below!


 

What's the worst household chore?
Window washing Bathroom cleaning
Gutter maintenance Taking out the trash
 

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  In This Issue July 25, 2002  

 Help Around the House

When Your Neighbors Aren't Neighborly
Odds are, you've experienced your share of neighbor issues: Barking dogs, unkempt lawns, and unruly kids can all set the stage for family feuds. But there's no reason to let your home turf turn into a war zone. Adopt these nine neighborly habits, and you'll be able to head off and settle domestic disputes without resorting to pranks and bickering. Read on.

Men's Tip: How to Read a Tire
Next time you're washing up those hubcaps, take a look at the tires themselves. They're probably covered with text, including the manufacturer's name and a bunch of other jumbled characters. Believe it or not, there's a wealth of information hidden in that sidewall scribble. Find out how to read your tires, then sit back and wait for a chance to impress your buddies with this macho mechanical trivia. Read more.

 Personal Home Picks

Travel Ideas, and Great Deals



Locarno Links:

This Year's Program
Locarno City Guide
Getting to Switzerland
Hotel Information
Dining

And . . . Action!  -  What's not to love about international film festivals? You see the beautiful people in exotic locations by day, and in the evening, you take in some serious cinema.

Here's our nominee for coolest up-and-coming film festival (which has been happening for the past 55 years) in Locarno, Switzerland. The warm Mediterranean setting is awesome enough, but movie buffs will also love the giant screen set up in the Plaza Grande.(more)

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Is Your Home Wired Enough?
Back-to-school time is almost here, and that means open season for book reports, term papers, and more. These days, it's hard to keep up without family-sized Internet access. The kind of connectivity you need depends on the number and ages of your family's students, and how much online time the adults require. Find out if you're wired enough, and how to beef up your system without blowing the household budget. Read on.

 This Week's To Do List

10 Signs Your Contractor is Scamming You
 
Free Advice from Our Friends at The Motley Fool

So you're ready to make a big home improvement. Congratulations! Shelling out some cash to spruce up your home can be a very wise investment. To ensure that you'll get the best work your money can buy, take some time to choose a legitimate, reliable contractor.

Open up any phone book, and you'll find plenty of contractor options, no matter what the nature or size of your job. But beware: A shady contractor can cost you big time. They can overcharge you for shoddy work, jack up the price of parts, and more.

Watch for these 10 warning signs while you're auditioning contractors and you'll easily spot -- and avoid -- the scammers!

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