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The Pros and Cons of Selling a Home in "As Is" Condition So, the house is not in "Like New" condition and is not as cosmetically pleasing as you'd like. Is it worth the time and money to fix it up before selling it? Maybe or maybe not. Home Warranty Premiums-What to Expect Home warranties are protectors to homeowners when repair costs are not covered by home insurance. The type of repair costs that might not be covered under your home owners insurance is such things as the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, roofs, and major appliances. Home warranties on the other hand are an added protection against the unknown. A Quick Guide to Pantry Pests Pantry pests like to eat the same foods that humans do, and finding an infestation of pests in items such as cereals, flour, grains, baking mixes, crackers, pasta, dried fruit, spices and other dry goods is not uncommon. Often several different stages of the pests' life cycles may be present in the infestation, with adults, eggs and larvae present. A Quick Guide to Fabric Pests Fabric pets can cause major damage in the home, to clothes, carpets, curtains and any other textiles in soft furnishings. Preventing moths and beetles from damaging fabrics such as wool, silk, and fur is simple once you learn how to recognize them and the steps you can take to protect your home. How to Keep Trees Healthy in winter During the winter, extremes of temperature, as well as excess water or periods of cold drought, can be particularly stressful for trees. Preparing your trees for winter, and taking care of them during the coldest months, will help your trees stay healthy and minimize the damage that colder temperatures can cause. What to Look for When Reading a Home Warranty Though they have actually been available for a number of years, home warranties have been gaining a new popularity because of their widespread recommendation by a number of realtors and mortgage agents. Home Warranties-Different Rules in Different States? Home warranties are a product that is available across the United States in every state. There are some major national companies that offer cross-country home warranties. The majority of home warranties are available in any state, and there really are not any rules that are different from state to state, primarily because the home warranty is a basic plan that is the same across the board.