Be Smart When Buying A Home Warranty

Consumers considering a home warranty need to do their homework and make sure they understand exactly what they are buying -- or possibly risk facing disappointment. Unfortunately, others have.

For the sixth consecutive year, companies that service home warranties -- service contracts designed to cover the cost of repair and replacement of common household appliances and home systems -- topped the worst-graded categories list compiled annually by Angie's List, an Indianapolis-based consumer ratings and review service with more than 1 million paid members.





Fifty-four percent of reviews submitted on home-warranty companies in 2010 rated poorly. Most of the complaints lodged concerned communication and professionalism, with many based on a misunderstanding about what the warranties covered and the quality of the repair work ultimately done.

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The Art Of Buying Good Art For Your Home

The walls are freshly painted, the hardwood floors gleam and the granite countertops complete your dream house — almost. Something is missing: a painting, print or sculpture that will complete the picture. But good art, you’re told, is quite expensive, and you’re not an expert.

What should you look for, and where? And how do you know if you’re getting good art?

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CEDIA 2010 Wrap Up: New Trends In Home Theater

Green home automation, 3D projectors and iPad remote apps all took center stage at this year’s annual CEDIA custom electronics trade show.

The annual CEDIA Expo in Atlanta might not perk up ears quite the same way CES ignites public interest in January, but for true techies, it’s still a sight to behold. From home automation systems that will prime your house for relaxation before you even arrive to stereos that rival the cost of a modest house, CEDIA presents a look into an amazing high-tech lifestyle few of us can afford, but also a peek ahead of the curve to technologies heading down the pipeline to the mass market. Here’s what made waves at CEDIA this year – and what could be coming down the pipe to a retailer near you sometime soon.

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