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Save Money With DIY Home Repairs

Saving Cents With Sense

Every homeowner knows their home is a major investment that needs to be protected with maintenance and repairs, but not everyone knows how to perform home maintenance and professionals are expensive. For example, the average homeowner isn’t going to be able to troubleshoot and repair major plumbing and electrical problems.

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The Cost of Doing Nothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We called in the HVAC repair man and spent good money finding out that we really do need to take action on this at least once a year. If you forget to disconnect your hose during freezing weather, or wrap pipes that are subject to freezing, your plumbing may freeze and cause damage that requires a professional plumber to fix.