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8 Home Projects You Should Never DIY

Koupon Karen

Residents of Longmont, CO, often embark on various home improvement projects to enhance their living spaces, driven by the appeal of personal achievement and the potential increase in property value. These modifications have implications for the overall stability and safety of your home.

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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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Home Renovation Techniques

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Every homeowner knows that renovations and home repairs are necessary to keep the home in tiptop shape. While this reality is an accepted fact, some people do not want to have large expenses when it comes to home maintenance and renovation. You can minimize labor cost by doing some of the renovations and repairs yourself.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt. Besides dealing with my sudden unemployment when my oldest child was a toddler, I was hoping to figure out a way to extend my time at home with him. We ending up buying our current home in 2015, when local prices and interest rates were significantly lower. Enjoying some outdoor time.

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Save Money with an Organized Approach to Home Maintenance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For the first six months that I lived in my new home, I furiously worked to make it my own with various DIY and decorating projects. In that time, I also addressed many of the small recommendations my home inspector had made in terms of improvements the property would benefit from. Keep the loo in tip-top shape.

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How to Save Money on House Painting Without Sacrificing Quality

Koupon Karen

House painting is a transformative and essential aspect of home improvement that can breathe new life into any space. Whether you’re looking to refresh the exterior or revitalize the interior, a fresh coat of paint has the power to enhance the aesthetics and value of your home.

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DIY Ways to Save on Summer Cooling Costs for Your Home

Saving Cents With Sense

These DIY projects will help keep your home cooler in the summer, and more money in the bank. For an evergreen tree option, consider the Eastern White Pine and ‘Green Giant’ arborvitae to create a hedge to shade your home. Your local home improvement store will have a selection of awnings. Create Artificial Shade.

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