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Everything...Plus The Kitchen Sink
Looking to do some remodeling in your kitchen sink area or maybe the whole kitchen? There are many options out there for any idea you may have. Kitchen appliances on down to kitchen tables, and kitchen sinks are available at your finger tips...
How To Afford Your Dream Home
Is it your dream to one day own a holiday home in the sun; a beautiful house where you can escape, relax and be free of the worries that seem to go hand in hand with every day life?
Well, you’re not alone!
A recent survey by a well known...
Prevention is Key to Safer Home Heating
(ARA) - If you can’t see it, smell it or taste it, how do you know if carbon monoxide is trapped in your home? Carbon monoxide is the result of incomplete combustion of liquid, gaseous or solid fuel. Before you light the first fire of the heating...
Real Estate Management Firms: Make Your Investment Easier
For those who want to invest in real estate, the biggest factor working against it is the substantial investment in time. Running a property can run you ragged - you have to fix it up, manage the tenants, look for new tenants, and generally do all...
Repairing a Hole in a Sheetrocked Wall
It is quite simple to repair a hole in a Sheetrocked wall, however there are minor differences in methods of repair depending on how large the hole is.
Small size holes (1/4” or smaller)
With small holes, simply apply a little joint compound...
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57 Ways To Reduce Housing & Home Expenses
1. Consider buying an old, inexpensive house & modernizing it yourself.
2. Check firms that build the house's exterior and you do the inside work.
3. Give thought to living in a mobile home or modular housing.
4. You can save substantially by learning how to conserve home energy.
5. Insulate your home yourself & you may be entitled to a large tax credit.
6. Use solar energy in your home & reduce conventional energy expenses.
7. Pay property insurance premiums annually for substantial savings.
8. Moving costs may be tax deductible, if it was done for business reasons.
9. If necessary, add extra rooms instead of looking for a larger house.
10. Keep your home in good condition. It will insure top money when selling.
How to save on home repair bills.....
11. Practice preventable maintenance. Take good care of what you have.
12. Get an illustrated manual & learn to repair most common problems yourself.
13. When needed, ask friends & neighbors whom they recommend for repair work.
14. Always get competitive bids for larger repair jobs.
15. Before hiring a firm, ask for names of their customers you can contact.
16. If a loan is required for repairs, shop round for lowest interest rates.
17. Borrow money for the shortest period possible.
18. Use reputable firms. Check with Better Business Bureau if necessary.
19. Establish a good trusting relationship with a reliable repair service.
20. Get a signed cost estimate before repair work is started.
Where to find the best home bargains.....
21. Discount stores.
22. Auctions.
23. Catalog stores.
24. Garage sales.
25. Flea markets.
26. Thrift stores.
27. Classified ads. (You'll get a better bargain from private owner, than from a store).
28. Sales and clearances of reputable stores.
29. Look for "floor samples" and "demonstrator's models
30. Shop for discontinued models and "slightly damaged" merchandise.
31. Buy "unclaimed" and "repossessed" furniture at warehouse sales.
32. Buy unpainted furniture and finish it yourself.
33. Try to buy wholesale. Some manufacturers have, "wholesale
outlets".
34. Consider working a swap with friends, relatives, neighbors.
How to buy furniture, appliances, and furnishings intelligently.......
35. Before you buy, ask yourself, "Do I really need it?"
36. Shop around before you decide. Become an expert comparison shopper.
37. Ask around. Talk to others and ask their experiences, suggestions.
38. Go to the local library and read. Check out recent articles on the subject.
39. Is the merchant reliable in case you have any problems later?
40. Never sign contracts or agreements until you know what you are signing.
41. If you buy on credit, keep a written record of your spending in your wallet.
42. Use charge cards only if you pay bills before interest is added.
43. Buy only low-energy, high efficiency appliances.
44. See if you can "make do" with what you have.
45. When ordering carpeting, ask for broadloom remnants and save about half.
46. Make some items yourself, such as curtains, draperies, bedspreads, etc.
47. Buy radios and TV's during January & May sales.
48. February & June are good times to buy bedding, floor covering, and furniture.
49. Shop March & July for good buys on washers and dryers.
50. Buy rugs during August and October sales.
51. Stock up on household linens during the months of January, May & August.
52. March is a good month to buy a house, right after school vacation starts.
53. Buy a kitchen range, paint & wallpaper during April sales.
54. March is a good month to select a new air conditioner.
55. January sales are good for buying small appliances, blankets, quilts.
56. Buy house wares in Feb., Sept.; china & glassware in March & Sept.
57. Buy fabrics in Jan. & October; storm windows in June & July.
About the Author: I have owned and repaired houses for the past 40 years and enjoyed every moment.
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