$25,000 for Historic Preservation

Provides grants of up to $25,000 grants to professionals in the historic preservation field to support projects of innovative original research or creative design related to historic preservation, including architecture, landscape architecture, architectural conservation, urban design, environmental planning, archaeology, architectural history, and the decorative arts. Contact The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation, c/o Neighborhood Preservation Center, 232 East 11th Street, New York, New York 10003; 212-252-6809; Fax: 212-471-9987; http://www.fitchfoundation.org/; Email: FitchFoundation@aol.com
Application: http://fitchfoundation.org/06application.html and http://fitchfoundation.org/blinderapp.html
Income Eligibility: Determined on a case-by-case basis.

Low- and 0% Interest Loans to Buy Energy Saving Appliances and Fix-Up Your House

No matter what your income and as long as your improvements will create a more energy efficient home, you can save a lot on interest rates and finance charges by using a subsidized energy conservation loan program. These programs are typically available from your state department of energy, a local government office or your utility company. State and local government offices can be found by contacting your state or city operators or www.govengine.com. Your local phone directory and library can help you locate your local utility companies. Be sure to check them all. Here is a sample of the kinds of programs available.

1. $35,000 Low Interest Loan For Fireplaces, Freezers, Cloth Washers, Etc.
   Dollar and Energy Saving Loans, Nebraska Energy Office
   Lincoln, NE
   http://www.neo.ne.gov/loan/index.html
2. $50,000 Low Interest Loan For New Energy Saving Appliances
   Energy Loan Fund, Ohio Department Of Development
   Columbus, OH
   http://www.odod.state.oh.us/cdd/oee/ELFGrant.htm
3. $20,000 Low Interest Loan To Make Energy Saving Improvements
   NY Energy Smart Loan Program, NY Energy Research & Development Authority
   Albany, NY
   http://www.nyserda.org/loanfund/
4. 0% Interest Loans For Energy Efficiency Improvements
   Residential Weatherization Program, Tacoma Power
   Tacoma, WA
   http://www.ci.tacoma.wa.us/power/ResidentialServices/default.htm
5. $3,000 For New Storm Doors Or Windows
   5% Weatherization Loans, Tideland EMC
   Pantego, NC
   http://www.tidelandemc.com/p&sincentives.htm
   Income Eligibility: Varies.

Home Improvement Warning: Ladder Falls On The Rise

Spring is a busy time for chores around the house, and because of that it’s also a busy time for hospital emergency rooms. One of the largest studies ever to look at ladder-related injuries is out. And it shows that the number of people falling – is rising.


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