Saving Cents With Sense
JUNE 18, 2014
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.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
Key takeaways A home equity loan allows you to borrow a lump sum against your home’s equity, usually at a fixed interest rate that’s lower than other forms of consumer debt. Home equity loans drawbacks include putting your home at risk of foreclosure and their lengthy application process.
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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. You might want to consider financing the work if that option is available to you.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 24, 2024
This week, I am thankful: for kind people who let us borrow space heaters I already had one from my Buy Nothing group, but I also got to borrow one from my landlord and two from neighbors. that I am not responsible for home repair bills While I was in Hawaii a branch fell onto my roof and poked a hole.
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?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 23, 2012
With interest rates at all time lows, more foreclosures coming on the market and prices at decade low levels, you may be looking to buy a home or investment property. To get the best deal when buying your house, you have to negotiate. To get the best buy on new furniture to fill your house, you have to negotiate.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 9, 2024
My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. Although we had to invest in machines like a plucker and scalder for butchering chickens, as well as the animals and their shelters, eventually our home-raised meat will be basically free.
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