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Save Money With DIY Home Repairs

Saving Cents With Sense

For example, the average homeowner isn’t going to be able to troubleshoot and repair major plumbing and electrical problems. However, there are many home maintenance and repair tasks that most people can handle, and doing it yourself can save lots of money while improving the appearance and comfort of your home.

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Cheap Ways To Renovate Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you can, keep the location of the plumbing intact. If you can, do not move it because it is costly and tedious. Save on certain services by doing it yourself. Survey the area for the things you can accomplish yourself because this can save you a lot of money. The Bathroom. The Kitchen.

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The Cost of Doing Nothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Do it yourself, or fork out the $15 – $25 it takes every 6 months or so. Do nothing to build $ for the future.