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by Guest Post on Aug 11, 2016
Did you know you can borrow up to 80% of the value of your home in a cash-out refinance for a conventional first mortgage on your primary residence? If your current mortgage is less than 80% of the value of your home, you can borrow 80% on a new first mortgage, pay off the existing mortgage. Continue reading →
3 Ways to Soundproof Joint Apartment Walls
by Guest Post on Aug 3, 2010
Common Apartment Walls Sounds Driving you CRAZY? Sometimes overhearing your neighbors can be a bad thing, especially if it is during intimate moments or loud parties. It can be difficult to combat the assault of noise on your domain, because of the remodeling limitations. Continue reading →
Reasons Why a Credit Score Can Drop - Financing Mortgages
by Guest Post on Feb 18, 2019
Your credit score can drop because of a variety of reasons. Many of us assume that our credit score is only related to the amount of debt that we have. Sadly, this is where most of us go wrong. Continue reading →
Reasons Why You Would Want to Cut Down a Tree from Your Property
by Guest Post on Dec 11, 2015
Over the past decade, a lot of attention has been given to environmental conservation. A majority of people believe that planting trees and not cutting them down is the only way to conserve the environment. Well, planting trees is very good. It is healthy for the earth but then at the same time, you need to be careful about where you are planting those trees. Continue reading →
Improvements That Can Increase Home Value Best
by Guest Post on Feb 14, 2019
You may live in your home for the rest of your life. If you ever sell, however, simple improvements can increase your homes value tremendously. Of course, they also make your home suit your personality better, if you do not. Continue reading →
Trash Compactor Troubleshooting, Repair Tips and Parts
by 411 on Mar 29, 2017
Online troubleshooting, maintenance tips and expert DIY trash compactor troubleshooting advice from the experts. What is wrong with my trash compactor? Is it working? Maybe the ram is stuck? Find out simple tricks to DIY and make your trash compactor work again. Continue reading →
Sample Simple Improvement Contract so Contractors Do NOT Take Advantage
by 411 on Mar 14, 2013
When hiring a contractor to do minor updates to custom home building, it's very important to know what you are getting for the price. To be on the safe side, it is important that you have all your queries answered. Questions regarding cost, liability, insurance, and time should be on your quote. Continue reading →
4 Main Benefits of Drain Repair
by Guest Post on Feb 29, 2016
How often do you repair the drains in your house? How frequently should you clean the drains? What techniques should you make use of for proper drain cleaning or repair? To avoid drain repair, think about proper drain cleaning and maintenance. Continue reading →
Ice Maker Appliance Troubleshooting and Repair Guides
by 411 on Apr 10, 2017
Learn how to inspect residential air conditioning systems (A/C systems) to have home buyers and owners troubleshooting. The articles at this website describe the basic components of an air conditioning system and diagnose common problems to troubleshoot and repair your ice maker. Continue reading →
How Can Sash Windows Make Your House Look Even Better
by Nick Marr on Mar 20, 2020
Are you thinking about remodeling your home and installing new windows? Are you tired of the minimal amount of natural lighting in your living room and you want a solution? If any of these scenarios describe what you want, then you should probably be buying and installing sash windows. Continue reading →
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