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Clever Ways To Pay For A Renovation Of Your Home

So you want to renovate your home, but you don't have the cash at the moment for the project and you don't qualify for a home equity line of credit? What can you do to get the money you need to upgrade your property? Here are a few creative solutions to the problem, so that you can find the money you need to fund your renovations. Take In A Renter If you have a spare bedroom or a basement suite, you can rent out your home for a while to help you save money toward the renovations. Taking in a…

Quick Tips To Beat The Heat And Save On Your Electric Bill

Summer always brings with it a hard choice: Do you turn down the thermostat to stay cool and resign yourself to high power bills? Or, do you sweat it out to save some dough? If you've been struggling with this dilemma, don't fret. With a programmable thermostat, you can beat the heat and save money, too. They are easy to install and can save you over $100 a year. The key is that they have different temperature settings for certain times of the day. The latest models can be self-installed, are easy to program and can be controlled over the…

5 Important Summer Deck Inspection Tips

Summer seems to be slipping away quickly. And, while you've hosted many barbecues on your back deck, you might not have had time to properly take care of it. August is the perfect month to conduct a deck inspection and make any repairs before the time comes to prepare it for winter. Below are tips on some issues to watch for and how to fix them. Inspect The Deck It's important to do a thorough inspection of your deck every summer. You don't want to step through a rotted board or have a railing break away from under you. Be sure…