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How-To Guides for Your New Home

Home ownership comes with a lot of perks, and a lot of responsibility. Help keep your new home in tip-top condition with our handy how-to guides. From granite upkeep to ways to unclog a drain, we help you keep your new home looking and feeling --new.

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How to Properly Clean an Electric or Gas Stove

You use your stove most days so it's important to keep it properly clean and working. Find out how to clean your stove top so it shines like the day you bought it.

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This is not intended to provide specific advice concerning the purchase of a particular home, nor accounting advice, tax advice, or consulting advice of any kind. Before you purchase a home, you should visit the community, tour the homes in the community and speak with a sales consultant. You should also seek advice from a professional that is familiar with your personal facts and circumstances. Any references to any particular tax situations or potential savings are for illustrative purposes only and may not be applicable in each individual circumstance. None of the foregoing is an offer or solicitation to purchase a home, but is intended only as general information.