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The Sun-Tempered Superinsulated House
Colorado State University Extension — One result of rising energy costs is the evolution of energy-efficient house designs based on two distinct concepts: passive solar and superinsulation. Passive solar emphasizes orienting the house to the sun. Superinsulation emphasizes improving ...More…
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Stretching Decorating Dollars
Colorado State University Extension — High housing and furnishing costs leaves little for home decorating. Decorating on a budget involves planning, creativity, do-it-yourself skills and a spirit of adventure. Before beginning a decorating plan, review basic design principles to ...More…
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Selecting Upholstered Furniture for Your Home
Colorado State University Extension — Choosing upholstered furniture for your home can raise many questions and cause confusion. Upholstery fabrics have a wide range of quality and price. Be sure you know what you want from your upholstery before you buy. How much care does it need ...More…
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Selecting Carpet for Your Home
Colorado State University Extension — Residential carpet represents a substantial financial investment for Consumers. An informed choice about carpet requires a balance between style requirements and practical considerations. Think about your budget, the amount of traffic the carpet ...More…
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Moving Out
Colorado State University Extension — A security deposit, damage deposit or cleaning deposit is money you pay to a landlord to cover damage or cleaning of rental property. A landlord cannot keep the security deposit to cover normal wear and tear. A landlord can keep all or part of ...More…
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Discrimination
Colorado State University Extension — Before renting, check the reputation of the prospective landlord, examine the livability of the rental housing, and inspect the rental unit thoroughly. The Colorado Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination of any kind in the rental or leasing of ...More…
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Lease Terms
Colorado State University Extension — Most landlords require you to sign a lease that protects both you and the landlord. It protects you from eviction on short notice, increases in rent, and changes in rules during the lease period. A lease also sets up rules that both you and the ...More…
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Landlord's Lien on Tenant's Property
Colorado State University Extension — To be evicted, you must clearly violate the lease agreement. The violation must be based on legally binding clauses in the lease. There are generally three types of eviction proceedings. A landlord can evict you only through formal legal proceedings.More…
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Radon in the Home
Colorado State University Extension — Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas emitted from uranium, a naturally occurring mineral in rocks and soil. Normally, radon rises up through the soil and dissipates in the air outside. Radon becomes a concern, however, when it seeps ...More…
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Preventing Carbon Monoxide Problems
Colorado State University Extension — Hundreds of Americans die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide in the home can come from many sources. If you experience CO poisoning symptoms, get fresh air immediately and go to an emergency room. Prevention is the key to ...More…
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Lead-Based Paint in Homes
Colorado State University Extension — Exposure to lead-based paint can be harmful to children and adults. Three-quarters of the homes built before 1978 contain some lead-based paint. Test your home and family for lead if you think a potential hazard exists. Temporary measures to ...More…
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Improving Air Quality in Your Home
Colorado State University Extension — Research has shown that the quality of indoor air can be worse than that of outdoor air. Many homes are built or remodeled more tightly, without regard to the factors that assure fresh and healthy indoor air. Our homes today contain many ...More…