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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. Examine each part involved in the renovation.

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Should You Invest In Renovations Or Purchase A New Home?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

At one point or another, every homeowner eventually decides they want to either add something to their home, or renovate it one way or another. But if your family might very well move out in five to ten years anyway, then the question becomes a different one altogether: should you renovate or simply get a new home right off the bat?

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What Is A Home Equity Loan?

Savings Corner

Key takeaways A home equity loan allows you to borrow a lump sum against your home’s equity, usually at a fixed interest rate that’s lower than other forms of consumer debt. Home equity loans drawbacks include putting your home at risk of foreclosure and their lengthy application process.

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HELOC Vs Home Equity Loan: How Do They Work?

Savings Corner

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. Home equity loan: What is it?

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

Family Balance Sheet

To ease my anxiety about our new loans, we took the Financial Peace University home course and it changed how we thought about debt. 1 – Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. 3 – Cash flow necessary business expenses and renovations. We’ve been in our home since September 2001. DONE – 6/1/2014. DONE 2015.

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Reducing Household Odors with Filtrete

Nicoles Nickels

I know air filters aren’t something a lot of us think about regularly and may even be a “husband” chore in most of our homes but when Filtrete sent me their Odor Reduction filter to try out my interest was piqued! These Odor Reduction Filtrete filters are a great way to keep your home smelling perfect.