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  Will a Finished Basement Help Sell My D.C. Home?

  A finished basement can add space to an otherwise cramped home, but just how much it will increase your house's value depends on several design factors.

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  Going Once, Twice... Sold! How a House Auction Works

  Long & Foster now offers auction services for D.C.-area residents who want more options when buying or selling a home. Find out if an auction is right for you.

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  How Green Building Is Changing Home Construction

  The Mid-Atlantic region makes the top of a new list for best green building efforts in residential and commercial projects. See how D.C. and its suburbs ranked.

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  Carbon Monoxide Dangers Lurk in Your Laundry Room

  Clothes dryers are known fire hazards in your home but don't forget the carbon monoxide dangers posed by these household appliances due to natural gas leaks.

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  Act of God? Who Should Pay for Home Water Damage

  A broken water main has a Virginia woman at odds with the city about who should pay for the water damage to her home. You, too, could get stuck with the bill.

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  5 Questions to Ask Your 'Green' Cleaning Service

  Asking specific questions can help you determine if the "green" house cleaning service at your home is actually following environmentally friendly procedures.

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  Don't Be Fooled by Quick Fix Car Repair Scams

  Car repair scammers have been showing up recently in the driveways of residents promising quick fixes for small scratches and dings. Don't be fooled.

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  Hiring a Solar Installer? Ask These 8 Questions

  The decision to get a solar panel system for your home is a major one. So is deciding on the company that will install it. Here are 8 questions that can help.

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  Stop! What Not to Plant in Your Garden This Spring

  Non-native plants can be destructive to your home's lawn and flowerbeds. Learn what not to plant in your garden so you other flowers and greenery will thrive.

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  4 Tips to Keep Your Water Meter from Freezing

  Home owners usually know to keep water pipes from freezing during a cold winter, but don't forget your water meter. Learn how to keep it unfrozen and running.

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  My Trash Didn't Get Picked Up! Here are Your Options

  Wintry precipitation in D.C. this past week meant garbage collectors couldn't make their rounds. The schedule is back on track but you do have other options.

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  Is Your Cable TV Out? You May be Surprised Why

  Cable customers in Virginia first blamed bad weather for a recent outage in service. Turns out the real problem wasn't ice or snow, but battery thieves.

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  Botox Tops List of Popular Cosmetic Procedures in D.C.

  Botox and fillers are the most common cosmetic procedures performed by plastic surgeons around the D.C. area. Learn the costs and what your insurance may cover.

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  Know Who to Call for Pothole Repair Around D.C.

  D.C. drivers should be on the lookout for potholes as spring draws near. The winter weather may be over, but your car isn't safe until the streets are repaired.

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  Maryland Solar Panel Company Expanding Facility

  Astrum Solar in Maryland is expanding its facility and adding more than 200 jobs in Howard County. Find out if solar panels are a smart choice for your home.