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How to Find a Good Contractor for Home Improvement Repairs

{ Posted on Feb 21 2012 by Sandra Parker }
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Categories : All, EDITJE, Family & Home, Home Improvement, Money Crashers, OPTQ
April 27, 2011 is a day that many people in my small neighborhood in Knoxville, Tennessee won’t soon forget. An outbreak of tornadoes and other devastating weather systems wreaked havoc in Tennessee, as well as Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, and Virginia, ...Read More »

Tips for Moving on a Budget – Guide to Packing & Moving Costs

{ Posted on Feb 14 2012 by Lainie Petersen }
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Back in 2008, I began what was a series of five moves over the coming three years. Three of the moves were local, and two cross-country. During this time, I learned a great deal about relocating – particularly how expensive ...Read More »

18 Great WD-40 Uses for Around the House

{ Posted on Jan 26 2012 by David Bakke }
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It’s a safe bet you’ve heard of and used WD-40, an oil which can be used as a cleaning product, lubricant, and anti-corrosive solution. Its name actually stands for “Water Displacement – 40th Attempt.” The creator of the product sought ...Read More »

15 Tips to Be Productive During Your Winter Holiday Break

{ Posted on Dec 23 2011 by Mikey Rox }
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Categories : All, Budgeting, EDITJE, Family & Home, Home Improvement, Money Crashers, Money Management, OPTQ, Relationships, Spending and Saving, Uncategorized
In the weeks leading up to the end-of-year holidays, most of our schedules are jam-packed with holiday parties, gift shopping, and visiting family. Then, after weeks of excitement and excess, it all comes to an abrupt halt. Unless you’re hitting the ...Read More »

Where to Donate Used Furniture to Charity

{ Posted on Nov 30 2011 by Angela Colley }
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A few months ago, I decided that buying furniture online would be an ideal way to refurnish my house. However, when the pieces started to arrive, I quickly realized that much of my older furniture had to go. At first, I ...Read More »

Holiday Decorating Ideas for Your Home – Splurge or Go Cheap?

{ Posted on Nov 30 2011 by Laura Williams }
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There’s nothing quite like a home full of holiday decorations to put you in a festive mood. However, not all decorations come cheap. Don’t throw away your entire holiday budget on decor that may not suit your style down the ...Read More »

Would You Live in a Renovated Church Home? – 3 Important Issues

{ Posted on Nov 08 2011 by Heather Levin }
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Imagine walking through your front door into a room the size of a cathedral. Tall, gorgeously designed stained glass windows allow endless rays of light to enter. The ceilings soar overhead. The ancient stone walls could tell you stories of ...Read More »

Winterizing Your Home – 9 Tips to Prepare for Cold Weather

{ Posted on Nov 04 2011 by Heather Levin }
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Autumn is one of my favorite times of year, rivaled only by early summer. I’m not alone – many people feel happy and invigorated during the fall season. Yet as much as I would love to spend every afternoon basking ...Read More »

What Is a Reverse Mortgage (HECM) – How It Works, Pro & Cons

{ Posted on Oct 11 2011 by Kira Botkin }
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Categories : All, EDITHM, Family & Home, Home Improvement, Money Crashers, mortgage, OPTQ, Real Estate, Uncategorized
Paying off your mortgage is a worthy goal and living in a home you own outright provides valuable security. But for many, tapping the equity in their homes is a necessity, especially during retirement. Because of this, an unusual type ...Read More »

What Is a Reverse Mortgage (HECM) – How It Works, Pro & Cons

{ Posted on Oct 11 2011 by Kira Botkin }
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Categories : All, EDITHM, Family & Home, Home Improvement, Money Crashers, mortgage, OPTQ, Real Estate, Uncategorized
Paying off your mortgage is a worthy goal and living in a home you own outright provides valuable security. But for many, tapping the equity in their homes is a necessity, especially during retirement. Because of this, an unusual type ...Read More »
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