Family Balance Sheet
AUGUST 23, 2012
Just a few weeks ago, I was smugly admiring the fact that the set was still working very well 12 years later. Well at this time, my head was spinning with 'cha-ching, cha-ching'. All is well in our laundry room again. The moral of the story--don't assume an appliance is beyond repair, especially a do-it-yourself repair.
Family Balance Sheet
JULY 20, 2011
The house came with very few appliances. When our refrigerator started rattling recently, it occurred to me that many of our appliances are heading towards old age. 1 - Take inventory of every appliance in your home. When and where did you purchase the appliances? 2 - Take proper care of appliances.
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Motherhood Moments
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In most cases, if you’re asking is a home warranty worth it , the answer is yes if you consider that the average price to fix an air conditioner or repair an HVAC system can be upwards of $5000 or more. Keep in mind that a home warranty will be an extra expense each month, but it may be well worth it for peace of mind.
Koupon Karen
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When remodeling on a budget, consider focusing on key pieces such as a well-crafted sofa or a statement wall art that reflects your personality and style. Kitchen Remodeling a kitchen doesn’t necessarily mean replacing all your appliances or installing new cabinets. Oftentimes, simple changes can make a big impact.
Koupon Karen
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Taking on these projects with professional help not only ensures safety and compliance with local regulations but also maximizes the potential return on investment, as the Longmont real estate market values well-executed improvements.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. We paid an excavator (to dig the hole for the foundation), a well driller and a cabinet maker (for our kitchen and bathroom cabinets). He says we were busy building the house and our careers and it was money well spent because it freed up our time. (We
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
I also had a blog several years ago (a little more on that below), but these days I write periodic essays at A Word on Substack as well as short, inspiring (I hope) messages most mornings at Good Notes. I learned how to repair my own car. One friend stopped seeing two men based on what turned up.
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