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Adding Style through Hardscape Options

It wasn’t long ago that the most you could expect for your new house was a white slab of concrete approaching your garage and your front door. Maybe another slab on the other side as a small patio. That was the only option offered by most new home

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Meeting on new gas plant in Mississippi

The U.S. Department of Energy and Mississippi Gasification, which has planned a $2 billion energy project in Moss Point, will hold a public meeting on the

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MLS Keys to Home Inspectors

Hats off to JAR for voting to allow home inspectors to carry the MLS pass key!

This option for home inspectors has been a long time coming and is applauded by this inspector. I’ve spoken with numerous real estate professionals who agree that the move will not only save them valuable time during the day but

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NAHB Green Building in Mississippi

Keep your eyes peeled this spring for some exciting developments with respect to green construction in Mississippi.

The Home Builders Association of Jackson – HBAJ and the Home Builders Association of Mississippi – HBAM have formally adopted the National Association of Home Builders – NAHB Green Building Guidelines for energy efficient construction guidelines in Mississippi.

As co-chairman

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Inspecting for "Bathroom Water Wasters"

Did you know that bath fixtures made before 1992 can waste up to 3 gallons of water each minute you spend in the shower? The shower and the toilet are the two areas in the bathroom where you can keep your money from going down the drain!

Take an empty gallon pale and turn your

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Energy Saving Myth Busters

In our fact filled world we could use a few Energy-Saving Myth Busters. Do waste your hard earned money this winter. Consumer Reports’ Green Choices has a few tips:

Myth: Appliances and electronics don’t use energy when turned off. Many home appliances and other electrical products continue to draw power even after

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Extension Cord Safety Starts Here This Christmas

If this holiday season finds you hanging out the Christmas lights and looking for ways to power them up please be careful. Follow these tips for safe extension cords use:

If an extension cord is not marked for outdoor use, use it indoors only. The UL label will

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Pruchasing a Foreclosure? Beware!

A study just released by ASHI-The American Society of Home Inspectors found that two-thirds of Americans said they would consider buying a foreclosed home, even though only two percent had ever done so. Brion Grant, ASHI president says:

“Foreclosed homes can sell for a fraction of their original worth, and may seem like a steal: A

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Certified Green Builder Course Comes to Ridgeland

Mark your calendar for February 17, 2009. The Jackson Association of Home Builders is offering a Certified Green Professional – CGP course for home builders.

The designation requires 24 hours of NAHB-approved training, and additional continuing education every two years. Subjects covered in training discuss how green homes provide buyers with lower energy costs and

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