| Downtown homeless center wins LEED Silver certification The Bridge Homeless Assistance Center in downtown Dallas has become just the second shelter in the country to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. bizjournals.com |
Color of Money Live Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary answers your personal finance questions and discusses other money matters. feeds.washingtonpost.com |
EPA rules on lead paint in home renovations will soon take effect Hiring someone to renovate your older home is about to become more complicated and expensive. Starting on Earth Day, April 22, contractors working on almost all homes built before 1978 must prove they have the Environmental Protection Agency's stamp of approval to do the work -- or face fines of ... feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Early warning signs of light blight The University of Maryland's Home and Garden Information Center encourages gardeners to take these steps to help stop a serious plant-disease problem before it worsens: Business - Signage - Business Services - United States - Potato feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Making mortgage payments on an underwater loan? You deserve a break too. The government has bailed out Wall Street firms, giant banks, creditors of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - and is trying to bail out people who've defaulted or are about to default on their mortgages. Mortgage - Loan - Business - Financial Services - Mortgage loan feeds.washingtonpost.com |