Spend-A-Little, Save-A-Lot Home Improvements

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" BENJAMIN FRANKLINFranklin said it over 200 years ago, but it's never been more true or valuable for today's homeowner. With the increasing costs of utilities and home repairs, doing a little preventative maintenance will preserve your home, increase its value and save you money in repairs and energy costs.Simple things such as replacing air filters, adding a programmable thermostat and insulating your water heater are easy fixes that will save you money. Filling cracked concrete, installing gutter covers and re-caulking a tub or shower will increase the value of your home. Step-by-step instructions for these and other inexpensive projects are right inside.Money-saving projects inside:Check & Replace Air FiltersWeather-seal Windows & DoorsStop Drafts Around Light SwitchesInstall a Programmable ThermostatWrap a Water HeaterReplace a Damaged ShingleAttach...