Tag: Costs
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Easy Ways to Stay Cool and Cut Summer Energy Costs
The oppressive summer heat has everyone going inside to seek a reprieve from the relentlessly high temperatures outside. Extreme heat puts home systems and utility bills to the test, but Service Experts, one of the leading residential HVAC service companies in the U.S., has tips on how to weather the heat with minimum strain on…
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Cover Costs with Cash Sale of Fort Worth Land
You might feel the pressure when unexpected bills stack up, and the acreage you once planned to develop now sits quietly outside Fort Worth. Instead of scrambling for loans, you can consider a straightforward cash sale that converts dirt into dollars without delay. To see how local owners handle quick transactions, explore the step-by-step guide…
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6 ways employers can lower healthcare costs in 2025
It’s a tale as old as time: Healthcare costs are rising faster than inflation, and employers are struggling to manage them as they eat up a larger and larger share of their budgets. Healthcare costs are expected to rise by nearly 8% in 2025, according to a report by the Business Group on Health, contributing…
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Copper vs plastic pipes: Pros, cons, costs and more
Copper vs plastic pipes is a common conundrum when looking to fit new pipework in your home. Which should you use for everyday plumbing projects? Which should you use for central heating? Can you use both? If you’re installing a radiator to expand your central heating system, adding a new boiler, or introducing underfloor heating,…
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Home security system costs — the burglar proofing options and their price tags
Keeping your home’s inhabitants safe and its contents secure comes with a price tag. Home security system costs have to cover elements such as alarms, cameras and sensors, as well as any wiring necessary and, if you opt for them, smart features. There are a wide range of home security systems to pick from, and…
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Home security system costs — the burglar proofing options and their price tags
Keeping your home’s inhabitants safe and its contents secure comes with a price tag. Home security system costs have to cover elements such as alarms, cameras and sensors, as well as any wiring necessary and, if you opt for them, smart features. There are a wide range of home security systems to pick from, and…
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New steel, aluminum tariffs will push construction costs higher
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. New tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum will raise construction costs further, adding to price spikes triggered by an initial 25% tariff on the materials earlier this year, according to a June 3 industry webinar hosted by…
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Heated driveways: Pros, cons costs and types
A heated driveway might sound frivolous, but growing numbers of Brits are catching on to this internationally established driveway idea. It works like underfloor heating, with a system of electric mats (or less commonly, water pipes) delivering heat to the driveway surface. The purpose is to melt snow and ice, ensuring the driveway remains passable…
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Rising wage costs are eating into construction’s margins
The industry’s persistent skills shortage is pushing wage inflation while also thwarting project delivery, writes Nitesh Patel. Wages in construction are rising at a faster pace than across the wider economy. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that average weekly earnings in the industry accelerated to 7.5% in the year to February, from 6%…