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9 Tips for Setting up and Settling into a New Home

Koupon Karen

This vibrant city in Arizona is known for its stunning desert landscapes, rich cultural history, and more than 350 days of sunshine per year. It’s a place where new residents quickly feel at home, thanks to the warm, welcoming community and the endless outdoor activities available right at their doorstep.

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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. I can park my car and walk from sale to sale, getting a bit of exercise, enjoying the fine weather and seeing the architecture and landscaping of the homes along the way. Outdoor bench (I refurbished it) $5. Anne Taylor tops – $3.

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most of what he did was to hose down the outdoor filter – and write us a bill for upwards of $100. Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance. Sometimes the most financially rewarding scenario is to donate it to a tax deductible charity! As an example, last year I learned the importance of keeping our AC filters clean.