Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 19, 2012

Every homeowner knows that renovations and home repairs are necessary to keep the home in tiptop shape. While this reality is an accepted fact, some people do not want to have large expenses when it comes to home maintenance and renovation. Here are techniques you can use to minimize your spending but still renovate your home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

At one point or another, every homeowner eventually decides they want to either add something to their home, or renovate it one way or another. But if your family might very well move out in five to ten years anyway, then the question becomes a different one altogether: should you renovate or simply get a new home right off the bat?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2013

Maybe your old one broke down and you’ve had it with the pricey repairs. Maybe you’re buying your first car and need some guidance. How To Improve Your Vehicle’s Gas Mileage And Save… Should You Invest In Renovations Or Purchase A New Home? The Most Common Car Buying Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Time saved alone is worth the small effort you expend in learning how to make these repairs. Home decorating is another area where it may be possible to sew your own cheaper than buying. Easy deal and much cheaper than buying drapes at the time. The Frugal Girl blog does a great job of discussing this point! Sewing is an art.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Average annual insurance cost Average homeowners insurance cost by home age Older homes often cost more to insure because they typically don’t have the safety features that newer homes do, and repairs can be costly. Make renovations. See below to compare the average annual cost of insuring a new home versus an older home. Claims-free.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

You will need to repair, redecorate, declutter, stage and list your home, keep it clean, show it and more. You’ll have to figure out where to put everything in the new place and perhaps buy other things to get everything up to snuff. Selling a home is no easy task. What costs are involved if you would move? Money Tips'

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

How to use the Rent vs. Buy Calculator The renting-vs.-buying buying question is not something that people usually ask and answer just once. Behind the scenes (Methodology) The Rent vs. Buy Calculator uses the everyday costs of renting and buying to compute and refine results. You can adjust all of those pre-filled areas.

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