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Central intercom systems have grown and evolved over the years and now are capable of doing so much more than just being able to call someone in the next room. You can monitor the sounds from your baby’s room while you’re in the kitchen, you can see who is at the door while you are upstairs, you can even scan your security cameras without leaving your living room. New technology has led to improved performance and often to lower prices, and many systems are very simple for the do-it-yourselfer to install, even in an existing home. As is typically the case with a home improvement project, your first step is to decide what type of system you wish to install. An intercom system is...

Whether you fantasize about a transformed kitchen or a more efficient laundry room, you’ll like this reality check: Cabinet installation â€â€￾ a project that dramatically influences the functionality and style of a room â€â€￾ is not a daunting undertaking. It’s a manageable job that offers significant cash savings and requires only a few basic tools, minimal skill and the help of a...

Ice dams can be nightmares, potentially causing extensive water damage to their victim's homes. In 1993, record breaking snowfalls and an unusually long and cold winter caused tens of thousands of homes throughout New England to suffer ice dam related damage. And many of these homes' roofs hadn't leaked in the previous 20 to 30 years! If anything positive came of this disaster, it was that more people have become aware of what constitutes shoddy roofing practices. We realized that roofers had been getting away with installing minimally efficient roofs for years... all because the relatively mild winters we had been blessed with never put the roofs to the test! Whole housing and condominium...

A free-standing bookshelf can have any of the following features: Adjustable or stationary shelves As few or as many shelves as you want With or without a back Mounted on the wall (off the floor), attached to the wall (while on the floor, for stability), or fully free-standing Elevated base or no base Dimensions... Once you have decided which of these features you want or need, you must decide on your dimensions. The millions of available plans notwithstanding, the outside dimensions are only as critical as the size of location you are going to place it. If there are no rigid size constraints on your bookshelf, you may want to size it to minimize waste. For example, one ten foot board will supply...

The success of the Fox TV show Bones, based on bestseller Reichs's series featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan (Cross Bones, etc.), bodes well for this latest installment, in which Brennan once again stumbles on a modern-day mystery inadvertently. While supervising a dig of Native American burial grounds in Charleston, S.C., Brennan finds more recent remains. Soon, her ex-husband, who's a lawyer, appears in town, pursuing leads in a missing persons case connected with a local church. Bodies start piling up at an alarming rate, and Brennan begins to suspect that the deaths are linked to each other—and her ex-husband's inquiry. Reichs's down-to-earth heroine is an appealing...

1. Water level in the toilet tank is set too low... A lot of people lower the level in the toilet tank to save water by adjusting the inlet valve float so that the valve turns off sooner. Yes, it does save water, but a lower water level means less power to move all the doo-doo from the bowl. Sometimes, the doo-doo has to make a long trip to the septic tank or public sewer. There are other things that can be done to save water and still get a good flush. Put a stone, a brick, or even a water-filled plastic soda bottle in the tank. The object displaces water, so when the tank fills, the water level is the same, but less water is used. Because the level stays the same, the force with which the water...

Since the energy crisis of the '70's, the climate of our attics has taken on more importance as we have insulated, weather-stripped and sealed our homes into virtual mausoleums. The idea of actually allowing a part of our home to be cold... and to do it intentionally... can give one the chills! It seems a contradiction to all the brainwashing we have received regarding the absolute need for an energy efficient home. But your attic is unlike other areas of your home, performs different functions and, to do its job, must be allowed to... breathe!! Think of your attic as a buffer zone. Outside in the "real world" meet Mother Nature in all her glory, with temperature swings and moody weather. Inside...

If you want to hang something from your wall or ceiling, remember that drywall (gypsum wallboard) is not strong enough to hold a screw, and plaster is too hard and brittle to accept screw threads without crumbling. You need to either screw into the framing stud behind the drywall or plaster, or use a screw anchor. Many of the new wall anchor options available not only are easier to install than some traditional anchors but are stronger and more reliable, too. Here are a few that practically install themselves. Consult packaging for detailed instructions and weight limitations. Materials List: Tape measure Screwdriver Pencil Drill driver and bit (for sleeve-type anchor) Appropriate anchor system and...

Without employing the professional services of a cabinet maker, you're basically stuck with remodeling your home kitchen or bathroom with pre-designed cabinets - which might not be a problem if you're lucky enough to find what you want. But what if you aren't able to find that perfectly matching color or molding? Chances are that you have a specific look or style in mind before you begin shopping for cabinets. And no matter how much planning or comparison shopping you do - you could still end up without the set that you wanted from the beginning. Some people might purchase a set of cabinets and manipulate them to look the way they want, but this strategy is best left to professional cabinet makers...

Hardwood flooring is gaining more popularity mainly because it is durable and easy to install. Hardwood flooring is gaining more popularity mainly because it is durable and easy to install. With basic carpentry skills, right knowledge on wood materials, and proper tools, the installation of hardwood flooring can be as easy as pie. One of the main concerns of people regarding hardwood floors is the finishing. Many people know that in order to truly bring out the beauty of a hardwood floor, it needs to have a properly finish-a job that's time consuming and not really easy to do. If you do not enjoy the prospect of sanding and varnishing the floor, you should opt for pre-finished hardwood flooring. Pre...

Have you heard about something like "home improvement sweepstake"? Well, home improvement sweepstakes are real! They are indeed like competitions which are managed by many large electrical stores and mortgage companies. But what is the real prize involved in these types of sweepstakes? In most cases, the most common prize involved in these kinds of sweepstakes offered by these large companies is a home improvement or new home luxury. And the winner is usually not pre selected but rather chosen at random. These home improvement sweepstakes are usually started by home repair stores. These stores generally carry out competitions monthly and the lucky winner gets a brand new home makeover courtesy of...

Choosing the right home appliances from a variety of choices meeting your actual requirement is indeed a difficult task. If one does not make a wise choice it may end up in sheer waste of one's hard earned money. The first and fore most point to bear in, mind is to have an objective assessment of the actual requirement at home and the budget for the same. Any impulsive decision on the requirements of your house hold may be immature, shortsighted and defeating the very purpose. Many busy homemakers do not bother to do any planning or research about the budget that can be spend on a product or on the required features of the needed product before ending up in the store. The planning process at the...

So you're moving to an apartment, what do you do with all your favorite things you can't live without? Are your parents elderly and you're downsizing them? Sure you can't take everything, but you probably can manage your/their most valued pieces. Admit it. We all have items that are precious to us and must be in the interior of our homes to make it home! Lets say Grandmas "chamber pot"..ok....maybe not that. But something. First decide what you're able to afford as far as rent or mortgage. Then do an inventory of all things you wish to keep with you. If your a pack rat...well...nows the time to go Cold Turkey and toss out some stuff...yard sale the good stuff...and save the best stuff for your new...

Creative Do-It-Yourself Promotional Giveaways Is your advertising budget non-existent? Scanned your checkbook, and decided store boughtpromotional items were a no-go? Do it yourself. Small business owners and organizations sometimes requestitems for goodie bags; this is an ingenious way to promotenot only themselves but to share the "wealth" so to speak,without it costing them a dime. You could do the same;offer to trade with other small businesses. But yougenerally need a minimum of fifty, and possibly hundreds orthousands of giveaways. I scanned the internet for ideas, but found only ads. I know from experience that Oriental Trading offers bulklots of everything from pencils to stickers to...

When choosing new shutters as part of a home repair project you may be deciding whether looks or practicality are more important features for your home. You can stop worrying, because with plantation shutters you can have the very best of both. Plantation shutters can be traced all the way back to ancient Greece. They were used both internally and externally in Greek architecture to provide a degree of both privacy and safety. Influences of Greek building styles, such as plantation shutters, can be seen throughout the western world. Before it became commonplace to glaze windows, shutters were used instead to protect the interior of buildings from the elements and from intruders. They would be opened...

Whenever I complete a home improvement project I always put my toolbox back where it belongs right away. Unfortunately, it is not the most convenient place and I have to reach below the ironing board and squat uncomfortably to get into it. I can't see very well and have to reach around all kinds of junk to get to my tools. Home repair would be a lot easier if I could reach my toolbox easier. If your toolbox is full of things you need for fixing up your house then your life can be a lot easier. Here is a list of some of the most used tools and if you have these you will be ready to go with almost any project. For starters remember that your toolbox itself is a key part of having a home repair kit...

There are thousands of home improvement tips available from friends, family, books, television and even the internet. Tips are a great way to find out what way to re decorate your home if you have decided on some home improvement. Many magazines and television channels are jam packed with all different sorts of tips, whether it is building a new part of the house or just some simple styling. Tips can come in the form of some warm advice from friends and neighbours or as some good techniques and drawings illustrated in magazines. They are all over the place, you just need to know where to look. In the UK the biggest home improvement conquests are home styling. People aren't just adding driveways and...

Do it yourself. A generational catch phrase born from the crop of reality-based television programming that has captured an audience with extravagant remodels accomplished over a weekend and elaborate decorating on a budget. Do it yourself - or DIY - always existed as concept - budget-conscious homeowners pulling up their sleeves to tackle a project armed with tools and the ability to think on their feet. But the phrase do it yourself has produced a whole new harvest of weekend warriors filled with newfound confidence and eager to experience the self-satisfaction of a job well done. Nothing seems to urge on do-it-yourselfers like a DIY bathroom plumbing project. The evidence lays in the community of...

In your quest to lose weight, there are a variety of foods that are not only healthy and nutritious, but help your body lose weight naturally and increase your body's rate of fat loss. Incorporating some or all of these foods into your daily diet can speed up weight loss, build a healthier body, and put you on the road to a healthier lifestyle. *Apples and berries contain pectin. Pectin restricts the amount of fat the cells can absorb and forces the cells to discharge fatty deposits. *Citrus fruits contain high concentrations of Vitamin C. Vitamin C burns fat by liquefying it. This makes it easier for the body to flush fat from the system. *Calcium in dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt...

Whether you're having a new house built or are just fixing up your current home, think about this. With the all the things you're thinking about, the toilet probably doesn't seem too important. However, don't forget about the toilet, a true hallmark of a civilized home. Following a few easy steps can assist you in the choosing the perfect toilet. Despite what you may think, there are more types of toilets available than you can imagine. Look for this in a toilet: 1). The toilet bowl's shape: The main choices here are an elongated bowl and a round front bowl. The round shape is appropriate if your bathroom space is limited. Elongated-shaped toilets are preferable if you have more space available...

In case of auctioning a variety of articles may come up for sale, which may not be otherwise available in the market. The buyer can get quite urprised by looking at a treasure trove of antique articles available at an auction. Check your tire pressure once a month. This simple maintenance check can add up savings at the gas pump! Taking a course of lessons will give you the chance to be accepted by an insurance company for your first Insurance policy. In fact most companies will insist on a minimum number of lessons completed by a recognised school, before a son or daughter will be admitted onto a Parent's policy. Buying a Used Motorcycle If you are thinking of buying a motorcycle, you might as well...

Increasing the value of homes for sale can increase the asking price. Though realtors suggest improvements that can be made to increase home values, there are many things that can be done by owners in advance of listing their California homes for sale. Many owners of homes for sale make the mistake of doing costly but unnecessary upgrades, making the wrong improvements, or trying to do too much. Costly upgrade costs are seldom recouped, and many types of improvements add no additional value to the homes. Trying to do too many improvements is the biggest mistake made by owners of homes for sale. The objective is to do a few strategic and important projects really well with quality materials and...

Youve always wanted to start your own website, but you didnt have the funds to hire someone to build your site, or perhaps you just didnt trust the project in anyone elses hands. At the same time, you didnt feel comfortable building it yourself because you were inexperienced and nervous about the outcome. However, over time, youve come to see that many people build their own websites and online businesses with the help of various business tools. How can you train yourself and create your own online business? First of all, you should understand that there are various ways to publish a website, and some of them are much easier than others. If you have little web design experience and want to...

When you think of home improvement tips you are usually thinking about ways to add more space or do a repair or two. Sometimes the best home improvement tips are to add a little light to the room. This article will examine some lighting options and other home improvement tips to brighten your room's appearance. Go With a Theme for Your Next Home Improvement Project There are so many lighting options on the market today that one must look deeper to discover the best fit for their setting. Some good home improvement tips you might consider would be to develop a theme for your room. This can be a fun project if you are looking to add flavor to your home. Some home improvement tips for a theme would...

Copyright 2005 Jennifer McGroary According to The Kelsey Group * "70% of U.S. households now use the Internet as an information source when shopping locally for products and services... Findings also suggest the Internet is poised to surpass newspapers as a local shopping information resource." Think about the last time you were searching for information about a product or service, where did you look first? The Yellow Pages or the Internet? Today more consumers are going online to search for information rather than turning to the yellow pages. In the past there wasn't really a need for businesses with local client bases to have a web site. Now things are changing. Recently there has been a change in...

However good your skills are in negotiating and selling real estate, any marketing professional will tell you that they are not enough to retain your clients. Communication is vital to winning and keeping clients for your business - building rapport and earning respect are vital. Clients do not just buy your services; they buy your continuous support and that means maintaining that important element of human contact. Without that human touch, your business will lose clients. With it, not only will you retain clients but you will gain referrals. Statistics show that it is less expensive to keep a client than gain a new one. Most of us know the 80/20 rule - that 80 % of business comes from current...

Is your house and home feeling a little bit tired and jaded? Does it lack that special edge that it once had? If so you're no doubt sick of living in a home that no longer suits you so why not convert that drab interior to something fantastic? Your home should be a place of rest and relaxation. A place for you to recharge your batteries that have been drained by todays busy lifestyles. The great news is that regardless of what type of look or feel you want your redecorated home to have there are ideas aplenty available to you for use as inspiration. There are several important tips that you should follow for each interior or home decorating project: 1. Choose A Theme Have a very clear idea of what...

When you decide to remodel your kitchen, you have so many choices you need to make. From planning the budget, to planning the kind of kitchen cabinets you want, to your countertops. It can become a little overwhelming at times. You probably feel pressured to get it done quickly, because after all, your kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in the house. It is in your kitchen where the family congregates to talk about their day, and plan and cook meals. Your kitchen is a focal point of your home, and you not only want it to be attractive, but functional as well. You shouldnt rush the decisions because this is the kitchen you will be living in for many years. When deciding on what kind of kitchen...

Before a buyer considers your home seriously, it must meet his needs in a variety of ways. It must be a suitable commuting distance, neighborhood, design style, floorplan, size, number of bedrooms, etc. If all or most of these needs are met, the buyer will begin to move in the direction of making a purchase decision. The purchase decision is a both an emotional and intellectual response, founded on a level of trust in your home. So, it is logical that in marketing your home your goal should be to enable the buyer to build trust in your home as quickly as possible. One way to do this is to address both surface and hidden repair issues before putting your home on the market. A few small clues, such as...

Buying a second-hand boat has its pitfalls. To help you protect your legal rights and be aware of some of the common issues Noble Marine have produced this guide to buying a boat. Please note that we have only addressed the legal aspects of the subject and advise that you should also satisfy yourself that the boat is seaworthy before you consider buying. Looking for a boat? The Noble Marine boats for sale database has over 3000 boats for sale. Each boat has a desciption and photos of the boat so you can look around before you contact the seller. Wondering what boat to buy? In addition to this boat and dinghy buyers guide you may wish to make use of our dinghy database or interactive boat finder...

A well-made grandfather clock is an heirloom piece, designed to be handed down from generation to generation. As such, they are made to last over several lifetimes. In fact, some grandfather clocks from the 1700s and 1800s are still in existence today. With such a long lifespan, it is inevitable that grandfather clocks will occasionally need repair. If your grandfather clock needs repair, first check to see if it is under warranty. Most new clocks come with some type of limited warranty. If it is still under warranty, read the terms of the warranty carefully. Most will have specific procedures to follow for repairs. Grandfather clock repair is available at local clock repair shops. To find one, look...

There is a lot of misunderstanding about getting manufactured or mobile home insurance. A lot of people think that it is difficult or even impossible to do. But the truth is, a lot of home insurance companies now offer insurance coverage for your mobile home. It is important that you do your homework and become familiar with the different types of policies offered before you make your decision. Here are three tips to help you in knowing what to look for when you are trying to find a mobile home policy. The three most important areas to be aware of are personal property or your personal possessions, liability coverage, and insurance on the home itself and surrounding property. A good manufactured...

If you make jewelry wholesale, then you definitelyneed to know how to make repairs to the jewelrythat you sale. If you can offer your clients free ordiscounted repairs, you will find that you havebetter customer relations. Also, you need to havethe ability to guarantee your pieces and offer freerepairs for a specified period of time after the sale. This is just good business - and it will set youapart from many of your competitors. If you've made the jewelry, you probably alreadyknow how to repair it. The repair that is needed isprobably the simple replacement of a piece on thejewelry, such as a clasp or replacing a stone thathas come lose. This type of work can usually bedone quickly, and at very...

Motor Home Living - Part 1 So here we are, in our forties, the kids have moved out, and we are tired of the rat race. Then the idea came, lets look into full time Motor home living. Since I have a virtual career, and my wife is in accounting, this just might work. No more mortgage payment, property taxes, sewage, water, home repair, and most of all, if I hate my neighbors, I can move in a day. But now the real problem starts. How to get ready? Over 25 years of junk. What do we keep? What do we store? What about the cars and boat? So now we are in the planning stages and what a scaring thing. We have started looking at Motor homes at lots and RV shows. They are beautiful and cost a lot less than...

The Dish Network satellite dish is only about 2 feet in diameter. Very much a space saver when it comes to mounting the satellite dish on a wall, fence or garage! Since the satellite dish is small, it is also light and not bulky in size, this also makes it easier to mount. Satellite dishes have two antennae's which are pointing back to the dish and shooting off into the blue sky. These 2 receiver antennas help bring in a signal to your dish and display the signals they receive on your television. If you purchase a satellite dish brand new, you won't have to worry about mounting it, because your local satellite installation crew will do all the installing for you. They don't want you trying to climb...

Some technology allowed humans to use machines and program codes to do things that had been done manually. CNC is one of these technologies. CNC routers have been of great help in many fields (signage- making, 3D moldings and furniture, just to name a few). In that regard, it would be very helpful for its users to know how to get the best deal and quality on their next purchase of CNC routers. Here are some tips on how you can get the best CNC routers. 1. Buying CNC routers from a manufacturer would be more advisable than buying from distributors. Buying from a manufacturer will give consumers the following advantages - - The guarantee that the sales representative knows a lot about the product. Who...

We are creatures of habit, and once we get used to doing things a certain way, it really is difficult to change. For some people, this also applies to implementing home VOIP service in their home. Unlike traditional phones, where your home may already be wired with a phone jack in the wall in each and every room, your home is probably not wired in the same way for VOIP. But you can still implement VOIP throughout your home, and there are multiple ways to accomplish this. Let's look at the component parts of your VOIP system. Once you decide which VOIP provider to use, you will get a VOIP adapter box, also known as an ATA box. This box is about the size of a deck of cards and is the "smarts" behind...

It's all finally over now and you can rest back with a cup of steaming coffee in your hands and a contented smile on your face. It took you a lot of time, money and stress, but you got through it with flying colors and you can appreciate your newly redecorated home with great pride. All those home improvement tips you found in the various magazines came in handy after all. A thought comes to you and you bound out of the chair and head for the corner where you went and stashed all your magazines. There were about two knee-high stacks worth of these magazines and you didn't know what to do with them. You might have thought about giving them to a charity or something like that, but you hadn't bothered...

As an SME it is virtually impossible for us to hire the services of a good SEO company that is going to spend time optimising the site, adding new content and gaining good links for the site, simply because of the cost involved. Other SME's are I am sure in a similar position. They would all love to have a web site that ranked highly in google and the other search engines and brought in a constant flow of new business. However to hire an SEO company to do all those things above is often beyond the reach of many small companies especially those just starting out. However as a company providing services ourselves and 80% of our new business coming via the internet I can thoroughly recommend that you...

Reasoning Your Redo Many home improvement projects begin with someone in the household saying, "Wouldn't it be nice ...?" What follows may be a wish for a remodeled kitchen or a room addition with space to accommodate every family member's needs. However, reality usually intrudes upon this daydream: There's only so much money and so much space. The trick is turning your dreams into reality. Start by evaluating your needs. Most homeowners consider home improvements for one of these reasons. You need to update the out-of-date. If your kitchen still sports appliances and decor from decades past, now may be the time to make it current. You need to replace fixtures or appliances. Sometimes a home...

We all want our homes to look great and be worth more, however not all of us have the money to invest in our homes the way we would like. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to increase the value and look of your home that is not so expensive and things you can do all on your own. That is right, there are a lot of do it yourself projects that can make a huge difference in the way your home appears from the outside as well as in that will also increase the value. Consider the following five weekend project ideas to add value to your home! Project #1 Paint Painting inside your home can be a really great project that will freshen up the look of your home and make it look brand new, not to...

Whether you need heat in winter or air conditioning in summer, you run the risk of throwing away money on utilities. You need not do this by making painless home improvements. Home Improvements - Get Your Envelope In Order Your house is an enclosed structure designed to keep rain, cold, heat, wind, snow and so on out. In contrast, all of those things want in. If you are not careful, Mother Nature will rob you blind. Yes, I am talking about the thermal envelope of your home. The thermal envelope refers to the protective pocket around your living space. Much like wearing gloves in the snow, you want the envelope to provide a complete insulation barrier between you and the elements. If there are gaps...

Obviously, only reliable sellers sell authentic Rolexes. Legitimate Rolex dealers would never attempt to sell a fake, passing it off as an original. In fact, only authorized Rolex dealers are legally permitted to sell genuine Rolex watches according to the official Rolex website. This doesn't necessarily mean that all unauthorized Rolex dealers selling Rolex watches are selling Folexes (fake Rolexes), though it is a distinct possibility. Genuine Rolex's may be available at auction sites such as Ebay.com, and as some sites say, may be bought from the wholesale secondary market, with savings passed on to the buyer. Still, it is a shaky business deal and one definitely worth investigating. The...

Whether you plan to sell your house or apartment or live out many more years in the comfort of your home, home repair drastically increases the overall look and value of your home. If you have been living in your home for several years, chances are one, two or several rooms could benefit from home repair. For many individuals, home repair is not so much about remodeling or updating as much as it is about keeping things in tip-top shape. Whether it is function or aesthetics that prompts your repair plans, you will want the task completed professionally and affordably with as little inconvenience as possible. It isn't always easy to spot the home repair projects that need our attention. At other times...

Summary: Buying your first home is an occasion which marks a very special passage in your life. You are about to go from being a renter to being a home owner which, in a sense, means that you're going to be "all grown up". But when you start going through the process of first time home buying, you might quickly find that the last thing you feel like is a grown-up. Article Main: Buying your first home is an occasion which marks a very special passage in your life. You are about to go from being a renter to being a home owner which, in a sense, means that you're going to be "all grown up". But when you start going through the process of first time home buying, you might quickly find that the last...

I would like to cover every aspect of this topic. In order to keep things short I have only included the major topics elaborated as good as possible. Now before you begin to tackle any of the other home improvement jobs that are ready and waiting for you, you might want to see about the task of repainting your home. Since this is one of the more significant jobs, not to mention very messy especially if you are a novice painter, you should get this over with as soon as you can. Home improvement painting can brighten up a dark and dingy house into a spacious life area. The main items that you will need are an vacate house, otherwise you will need to cover all of the piece of furniture or move them...

For those who cannot afford to dish out thousands of dollars for a patent lawyer, do it yourself patents can be a great alternative. Do it yourself patents can be done if you are up to the challenge. It is not impossible although the biggest drawback on do it yourself patents is that you are not afforded the luxury of having professional advice. There are some of the advantages of do it yourself patents that you cannot overlook though. Do it yourself patents could certainly save you money. Also, doing it yourself enables you to learn several skills most especially in research. When yo register a patent yourself the first and most basic step is to make sure that your invention qualifies for a patent...

This article explains a few things about bad credit repair, and if you're interested, then this is worth reading, because you can never tell what you don't know. Bad credit stands for poor credit rating in any type of loan facility. Poor credit history can always reject the borrower to have loan facility in any point of time when it comes to the part of conservative lenders such as banks. But in these days bad credit is no more creating any overwhelming trouble for the people in borrowing money because many lending institutions come forward with various loan facilities even with bad credit so that you don't need to make any pledge any type of asset as collateral security for your loan. Taking bad...

San Ramon, CA -- Federal Reserve Board Chairman, Alan Greenspan, commented best when he stated "Homeowners might have saved tens of thousands of dollars had they held Adjustable-Rate mortgages rather than Fixed rate mortgages during the past decade". If you own a 30year fixed mortgage, the first 10years of your payments will be applied towards paying down your mortgage interest; on average only 15% of your original principle balance will have been reduced. Considering the fact that most people will live in their homes approximately 5 to 7years, it makes since to plan what your goals will be before deciding on a loan program; your decision could affect your financial planning for the next 10years...