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Save Money On DIY Projects Around The House

August 3, 2022 by Michael Addison

It is not exactly a secret that inflation is a significant issue. With inflation continuing to increase the cost of living all over the world, there are many people who are looking for ways to save money. Home improvement and renovation projects have been popular during the past few years, but many homeowners are starting to put them on hold because of how expensive everything has gotten. What are some of the ways you can save money on your home repair and renovation costs? Know What You Can Do Yourself First, you need to think about home repairs that you can complete on your own. It has gotten exceedingly expensive to call the contractor for help. There might be some small issues that you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: DIY, Mortgage Tips, Renovation

Easy Repairs To Do At Home

December 30, 2020 by Michael Addison

During the past few months, many people have been stuck at home. Whether this involves working from home or going to school from home, many home appliances are receiving more use than usual.There might be more breaks, clogs, and leaks than most families are used to dealing with. Many families are tired of spending money on technicians and mechanics and might be looking for a more cost-effective way to deal with home repairs. There are a few key home repairs that homeowners can handle on their own. Stopping A Leaky Faucet Leaky faucets are among the most common issues homeowners deal with. There are two shut-off valves under the sink that need to be turned off first. Then, make sure there is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: DIY, Home Repair, Mortgage Tips

Dos And Donts Of Buying Distressed Real Estate

June 20, 2014 by Michael Addison

Distressed real estate is real estate in need of serious repairs. These properties are often called "handyman specials." If you have the skill or the money to complete the repairs, you can often find great deals. Here are some dos and don'ts of buying distressed real estate. DO Get A Home Inspection Distressed homes need repairs. Some of these repairs, like broken floor tile, are easy to see. Others, like water damage in the attic, can be easily hidden. The only way to know for sure what you're buying is to have the property inspected by a professional home inspector. DO Pay Attention To The Home's Market Value You don't want to buy a home and spend your hard-earned money for repairs only to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Distressed Real Estate, DIY, Real Estate Tips

DIY Or Hire It Done, Renovating Real Estate Investment Properties

June 13, 2014 by Michael Addison

Sometimes, when buying - or even thinking about buying real estate for investment purposes, you're faced with the need to fix up the property.  The question then arises: Should I fix it up myself or hire it done? Unfortunately, no one can give you the right answer. However, there are a few questions that you can ask yourself to help decide the issue: 1. Do I Have The Time? Time is an issue that many people forget about, but it should be one of the deciding factors. Some renovations, such as handles, hinges or kitchen hardware can take very little time to do. Others, like retiling a bathroom, can take hours, or even days to accomplish.  If you don't have the time to do these things … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: DIY, Homeowner Tips, Renovating Real Estate

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