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Saving Money on Renovations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One of the biggest questions in our minds when we are considering a house that needs renovations is “how much?”, so I’ve taken it upon myself to cost out the renovations for a new kitchen, new flooring, bathroom upgrades and painting. I don’t know if you’ve checked recently, but renovations are EXPENSIVE!

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Cheap Ways To Renovate Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After years of wear and tear, there comes a point when your home needs a renovation whether for maintenance or to maintain its aesthetic value. Here are some tips on how to renovate your home cheaply. If you can, keep the location of the plumbing intact. What are some cheap renovating techniques that you can think of?

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8 Home Projects You Should Never DIY

Koupon Karen

Professional expertise is crucial for tackling complex renovations that require specialized skills, turning ambitious visions into reality while avoiding the pitfalls of DIY attempts. Plumbing Overhauls Major plumbing work goes beyond fixing a leaky faucet or unclogging a drain.

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Why You Need a Home Ownership Binder

Family Balance Sheet

We have lived in our home for almost 15 years and have done many improvements, renovations, and repairs over the years. Plumbing service. 5 – Living Areas Make a tab for each room or category in your home to store any receipts, notes, renovation plans, warranties, installations information, user manuals, etc. HVAC repair.

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How Much Is Homeowners Insurance? Average December 2023 Rates

Savings Corner

Make renovations. Certain upgrades — such as updating an electrical or plumbing system — could lower homeowners insurance costs. Claims-free. Many insurers offer a discount to homeowners who haven’t filed a claim recently, typically in the past three to five years.

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Good Modern Home Design is Eco-Friendly & Sustainable

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building certification tool to measure and evaluate sustainable design, and requires all facilities owned by the federal government to be built or renovated to LEED Gold standard, the highest level of certification. Water efficiency is maximized.

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