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Foreclosures and Mortgage Delinquencies Hurt Credit Scores. Foreclosures and other mortgage delinquencies-and how you handle them-may have long-term credit score implications There are paths that can keep you from heading toward foreclosure if you've missed a mortgage payment. Image: Ariel Skell...

Outdoor Appliance Guide: Gas Grills. With models priced from $29 to $5,000 and up, outdoor gas grills offer convenience and ease-of-use to fit any budget. Grills priced between $350 and $600 will be large enough to handle food for 15 to 18 people. Image: Weber-Stephen Products Co.   There may be ...

Outdoor Appliance Guide: Refrigerators. Refrigerators work harder outdoors than in, so it's important to seek out models designed specifically for the task. Some outdoor refrigerators come with wine coolers, which store bottles on their sides on glide-out shelving. Image: Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourme...

Getting the Best Work from Your Contractor.  Todd Stewart of Stewart Construction Inc, Custom Home Builder in Burnt Hills NY.  New Construction Homes for Sale in Burnt Hills NY. Working with a contractor takes effort and know-how in order to keep your project on time and on budget. It's much easi...

Wildlife Pest Control for Your Community.  Todd Stewart of Stewart Construction Inc, Custom Home Builder in Burnt Hills NY.  New Construction Homes for Sale. Uncontrolled wildlife can wreak havoc in your community. Here's what you can do to improve local pest control. An urgent situation, such as...

Is the Cost of Hurricane Insurance Worth It?  Todd Stewart of Stewart Construction in Burnt Hills NY.  Custom Home Builder in Burnt Hills NY, New Construction Homes for Sale. Hurricane deductibles usually apply only when your home is damaged in a named storm. Image: Gene Dailey/American Red Cross...

The Costs of Renting Out Your House.  Todd Stewart of Stewart Construction, a Custom Home Builder in Burnt Hills NY.  New Construction Homes  for Sale in Burnt Hills NY. Renting out your house can be a smart financial move, as long as you calculate your costs carefully. There are many ways to do ...

Do You Need to Replace Your Plumbing?  Todd Stewart of Stewart Construction, Custom Home Builder in Burnt Hills NY.  New Construction Homes for Sale in Burnt Hills NY. What to look for and consider to determine if you should replace plumbing and deteriorating pipes. PEX meets building codes in mo...

Outdoor Appliance Guide: Charcoal Grills and Smokers With models priced from $35 to $1,000, there are charcoal grills to fit the budget of anyone who's a fan of traditional barbecue. Many outdoor cookers, including this one, can be configured for use as a smoker. Image: Big Green Egg   A charcoal...

Outdoor Appliance Guide: Gas Grills With models priced from $29 to $5,000 and up, outdoor gas grills offer convenience and ease-of-use to fit any budget. Grills priced between $350 and $600 will be large enough to handle food for 15 to 18 people. Image: Weber-Stephen Products Co.   There may be n...