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Home Improvement on a Budget: 4 Tips to Follow

December 23, 2021 2 Comments

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Homeownership is one of life’s great milestones, and if you own your own home you have probably spent a long time thinking about the improvements you can make to your space.

Remodeling homes

One of the biggest hurdles to home improvement is cost, as some remodeling and redecorating work can cost thousands, putting home improvements out of reach for many families.

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The Top Tips for Saving on Your Home Remodel

September 26, 2021 Leave a Comment

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Home remodels are inevitable, but they are also one of the most expensive projects you will undertake. Therefore, it is a relief to be able to cut down costs wherever possible.

The Top Tips for Saving on Your Home Remodel

If you are interested in keeping your renovations as affordable as possible, here are the top tactics to consider:

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Different Ways to Finance a New Roof

July 13, 2021 1 Comment

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It;’s summer and here in south Florida, the constant barrage of rains started pouring in almost every day. And to our dreaded expectation, our roof started leaking again! We had leaks in 2016 and 2018. They charge $1,000 per leak, to repair – on average. Fortunately this time the leak is over the back patio. We have some time to think about a new roof (our roof is 1992 built). We are thinking about different ways to finance our new roof.

Different Ways to Finance a New Roof

We may be stating the obvious, but replacing your roof is an expensive endeavor. It can cost $15,000 or more, so paying for it out-of-pocket would simply not be an option for many homeowners. We live in a large single stories house, the roof replacement cost should run to more than $25,000.

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What Not to Fix When Selling a House

May 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

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In the last couple of months, two homes sold in my neighborhood. For one property the previous owner did an extensive renovation, painting and yard beautification, etc. For the other property, the owner sold as-is. This got me thinking about the right strategy of fixes prior to selling a home.

What Not to Fix When Selling a House

The popularity of HGTV renovations and the idea that every house has to be perfectly polished when it hits the market have culminated into one thing: homeowners are wasting their money on unnecessary projects. 

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7 Ways to Finance Your Home Redesign on a Budget

September 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Previously we posted ways to get a new roof on a budget. Now let’s talk about redesigning or remodeling your home on a budget. How can you finance your home redesign on a budget?

7 Ways to Finance Your Home Redesign on a Budget

We have been homeowners for the last 6 years. We are right now replacing our roof and in another couple of years, we will remodel our home. Remodeling not only makes the home better, but it can also increase the home value.

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Top 4 Household Repairs Every Homeowner Should Know to Save You Money

August 6, 2019 Leave a Comment

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In an age of Youtube tutorials and cheap tools, no home improvement project is out of grasp for someone with a little time and patience. The first time isn’t always the cleanest or the quickest, but once you’ve finished a project, it gets easier and quicker every time. When we bought our home, I had to take help of one of my friends to learn the tricks of painting the walls. Now I am a master of the job and help out others.

Top 4 Household Repairs Every Homeowner Should Know to Save You Money

Practicing by repairing the small issues around your home is a great way to prime yourself for bigger and more ambitious projects. If you’re just interested in adding value to your home, these small repairs will instantly provide perceived value for next to no investment.

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How Organizing Your Home Will Save You Money

July 29, 2019 3 Comments

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Do you miss deadlines, pay late fees, toss rotten food weekly, or lose a gift card that you purchased? If yes, you are losing too much money. at our home, we are guilty of this. We bought so many clothes and shoes that we lost track of the new items. The clutter created made choosing the new dresses over older ones difficult.

How Organizing Your Home Will Save You Money

This is the price you pay for being disorganized. In today’s era, everyone is thinking of ways to save money. However, it is not just about spending less. Do you know that organizing your home can help you save money?

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Small Investments That Can Increase Home Value

June 17, 2019 4 Comments

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When most people think of home improvements, all they can focus on is the money that it will take to make the necessary upgrades. Well, what if you were spending money now to save more in the future? Believe it or not, there are a number of home renovation projects that can actually help you to save quite a bit of money. If you are curious to learn about what these are, here are your top options

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If you’re planning to sell your house, either now or in the future, it’s a good idea to invest in things that can increase the value of your home. These investments don’t need to be major because small investments done tastefully and thoughtfully can raise your home value.

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5 Tips To Stay in Budget When Remodeling Your Home

October 30, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Remodeling projects are notorious for going over budget. Nothing goes as planned, which means you start forking out more and more money, just to get it over with. Some families don’t even finish the projects they set out to do because they’ve gone so far over budget that the entire ordeal turns into a money pit they simply can no longer afford.

5 tips To stay in budget when remodeling

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After years of hard work, saving, and learning how to invest, I was finally ready to take the plunge. This wasn’t just any old remodel. My family and I planned to tear down our current home and rebuild it from scratch. One year, 4,000 square feet, 5 bedrooms, and 6 bathrooms later, I live to tell the story.

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11 Organizational and Declutter Hacks for Your Home

August 8, 2016 3 Comments

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Can you imagine living in a house where everything is in place and easily at your disposal? In many ways, an organized house can be compared to a perfect house. With so many things piling up in our lives, the last thing we want to do is to play treasure hunt with a cell phone or car key. While organizing a home does not come easily to everyone, there are a few things you can do to declutter the space and step up to the game.

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11 Organizational and Declutter Hacks for Your Home

  1. Display Your Shoes like the Store

Unless you have a walk-in closet, finding enough space to store your clothes, purses, accessories, and shoes can be a true challenge. Instead of hiding your shoes in the already overstocked closet, you can choose to proudly display your collection in the entryway. Whether you choose an elegant-looking cabinet or a witty Lazy Susan, you can always add a touch of design by showing off your prized art collection on the very top.

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