Saving Cents With Sense
JUNE 18, 2014
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.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 4, 2011
Using only our last two houses, and calculating on cleanings weekly, we saved $200 a month for 10 years and on our larger home, $300 a month for 20 years for a total of $96,000. 40,720 Home Repair. Do it yourself home repair can really go either way. Thankfully, that never happened (so far). 1440 Auto Maintenance.
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Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 20, 2023
In 2022, I wanted to do a major purge of our home , and that lasted until about January 15 of 2022 when I reorganized our kitchen cabinets. The rest of the snowball went towards other things, such as a new-to-us vehicle, medical expenses, retirement contributions, and home repairs. My basement is still a mess.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 23, 2012
With the internet, you can get practical how to information, illustration and even movies on almost any maintenance or repair topic you might need. Home Repair – Fix It When It Breaks. Although we are not what I would call handymen, even we have learned how to do jobs that continually pop up as repairs in our home.
Couponing 101
MAY 29, 2020
Maybe he can’t resist home repair projects. Maybe he’s a whiz in the kitchen. Check out these 20 DIY Father’s Day Gift Ideas for inspiration. Share in His Favorite Hobbies. Maybe he loves putting together model airplanes.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
Key takeaways Home equity loans and HELOCs are both financing tools that allow you to borrow against your ownership stake in your home. Both act as second mortgages, using your home as collateral, and may offer tax deductions if the funds are used for substantial repairs or upgrades. homeowners as of year-end 2023.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
The amount you can borrow with a home equity loan is based on the current market value of your home, the size of your mortgage and personal financials like your credit score and income. Home equity loans drawbacks include putting your home at risk of foreclosure and their lengthy application process.
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