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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You will want to know how to challenge the new appraisal and avoid spending more tax money. You’ll also want to learn how to de-bug your home – and ward off the other critters, like mice, that want to share it with you. Home Repair – Fix It When It Breaks. We have successfully challenged appraisals twice with our county.

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What Do You Tolerate to Save Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

On the other hand, when the door spring on my super quiet dishwasher broke, rendering the unit unusable, I had the repairman look at it quickly. I went without a dishwasher for years and years and years and vowed never to do so again. For me, having a non-functioning dishwasher was intolerable. Where not to tolerate broken.

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Do You Have A Plan for Replacing Your Appliances?

Family Balance Sheet

Within two years after moving in, we purchased a new oven, microwave, dishwasher and freezer. Read through the owners manuals to find out how to clean the appliances. I didn't and I found this article helpful, How to Avoid Refrigerator Repairs. The house came with very few appliances. Why am I listing all of this for you?

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Save Money with an Organized Approach to Home Maintenance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

And while I do enjoy my home tremendously, I also know that it’s vital to maintain it in a way that will help avoid costly repairs down the line. Inspect all water lines at least monthly—in the refrigerator, faucet, disposal/dishwasher connections, etc. Do your due diligence to avoid insanely costly repairs! Check water lines.

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4 Ways to Re-Claim Some Free Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Amalgamate tasks by – yes – brushing your teeth in the shower, making important phone calls on your morning commute (hands-free of course), loading the dishwasher with a few dishes as you wait for the toaster to pop. As a home owner, you can outsource yard and home maintenance , cleaning, repairs. Stop Multi-Tasking!

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Free Samples of Eucerin, Ovaltine, Purina, and More!

Couponing 101

Free Sample of Eucerin Professional Repair. Free Sample of Finish Dishwasher Detergent. Free Download of How to Save Money on Groceries eBook. Amy has endless craft, organization, and homemaking ideas, so be sure to stop on over for a visit! Here are your Friday Freebies: Free Sample of Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy.

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Save Money and Go Green By Replacing These Disposable Items with Reusable Ones

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While I understand that 19 kids can generate a lot of dishes, just think how much waste they generate by using paper plates for every meal. Run the dishwasher or have your children help with the dishes. It is amazing how much drop drop the water wasted can add up. Look for leaks and if you have one, try to fix it.