Friday Five: Home Store Sales Up; Housing Tax Credit for Vets; and More

In this week’s top housing news: a rebound in sales at home improvement stores may bode well for the housing market; home owners get a second chance to refinance with HARP 2.0; and a federal official pushes a new tax credit for veterans.

7 Burglary Prevention Tips for Your Summer Vacation

7 Burglary Prevention Tips for Your Summer Vacation

MINNEAPOLIS, May 18, 2011/PRNewswire/ — Warm weather means summer vacation. Before you pack up, follow these tips from Hydreon Corp. to ensure your possessions are still there when you get back.

No Sweat: Programmable Thermostats Save on Energy Costs

No Sweat: Programmable Thermostats Save on Energy Costs

Advanced programmable thermostats give you precise control over your heating and cooling, helping to reduce wasted energy.

Green Cleaning Makes Showers and Baths Shine

Green Cleaning Makes Showers and Baths Shine