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Five Home Renovation Savings Tips

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Possible sources include: Neighbors or real estate investors who tore out perfectly good materials and want to get rid of them. Garage or estate sales. Check with your barber, beautician, lawyer, accountant and most especially with any real estate agents you know. Look for materials in unconventional places.

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Needs vs. Wants

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Two car garages. With the two income household came the need for more than one set of wheels and consequently the desire for multiple garages. According to Credit Cards.com the Diner’s Club Card was the first of the modern style credit cards to be used and it was available starting in 1950. Many new homes now have 4.

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