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Thankful Thursday | heating issues

The Frugal Girl

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. The four of those heaters have kept us from freezing over this last week and I am thankful! that we had power Losing power in the cold is terrible.

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Save Money With DIY Home Repairs

Saving Cents With Sense

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.

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Why You Need a Home Ownership Binder

Family Balance Sheet

When something needs replaced, repaired, or updated you will know who to call and where to go. We have lived in our home for almost 15 years and have done many improvements, renovations, and repairs over the years. Last year our hot water heater stopped working. HVAC repair. Water heater/reverse osmosis.

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How to Build your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

In the same week, I woke up one morning to an icy cold shower and the discovery that our hot water heater was broken beyond repair. Unemployment and reduced income are considered emergencies, and so is a leaking roof, a broken hot water heater, or a dead car battery. I’m going back to bed! Have you had weeks like that?

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8 Home Projects You Should Never DIY

Koupon Karen

Roof Repairs and Replacement The roof over your head plays a crucial role in protecting your home from the elements, and its repair or replacement is not a task to be taken lightly. Climbing up on your roof comes with inherent risks of falls and injuries, but the complexities of roofing work extend far beyond personal safety.

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How to Go Green Witout Going Broke

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The same goes if your furnace has needed frequent repairs over the years. Many credit repair services like Lexington Law recommend that you educate yourself on your current credit rating, and take the necessary steps to maintain or improve that rating. The same goes for purchasing an eco-friendly car.

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Get Your Home Ready for Fall and Winter

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Nobody wants to be caught in the winter without heat, or with a $500 heating bill because of an inefficient heater. I’ve recently washed our garage door , repaired some rain screen (okay, I didn’t do that part. Cleaning out your gutters is a must-do before fall to avoid any mishaps and permanent water damage to your home.

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