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Major Systems to Beware of When Buying a Home

There is nothing worse than buying a home and then shortly thereafter being hit with a huge repair bill. That is why some buyers offer an included home maintenance insurance contract. This may be a good idea when buying an older home but even they are often inconvenient to deal with. A perfect example is my daughter who purchased a home with a “warranty” and shortly thereafter her HVAC system stopped cooling. So she called the warranty company and they eventually sent out a repair person. Two weeks later it isn’t working again, so after another couple of weeks another repair person arrives and this goes on for a couple of months until eventually, they ended up making a major repair (after many threats from my son-in-law).  The problem is the warrantee company hires the cheapest labor and only authorizes the minimum of repairs. If you were hiring the contractor you would look for quality workmanship and buyer satisfaction… but that is not their priority.

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5 Essential Checkups to Run on Your HVAC to Maintain Energy Efficiency

Many people consider a proper HVAC to be an integral part of any modern home. Your HVAC system will work to keep the indoor environment at a comfortable temperature despite the climate outside. The higher the differential between inside and outside temperature the more work the HVAC unit must do. Unfortunately, these appliances can quickly drain a lot of energy and money if you aren’t careful. There are a few things you can check to make sure yours is running as efficiently as it can be.

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How to Save Money Cooling Your Home Even in the Middle of Summer

Summer is one season where saving money can go right out the window, literally. In between beach vacations and backyard barbeques, staying cool is a must. Unfortunately, keeping your home cool and your utility bill low can be challenging. Depending on where you live, it’s not uncommon for the mercury to soar as early as April, and by July the heat is still raging. Thankfully, there are ways to stay cool and save money too.

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5 Potential Maintenance Headaches for Older Homes

While property maintenance is a concern that no homeowner can afford to ignore, it can be an even more important issue for older homes. Overlooking issues with your home’s roof, foundation or plumbing systems can lead to frequent problems, higher repair costs and potentially bigger problems such as flood damage. A few helpful tips can go a long way towards keeping your maintenance and upkeep expenses from getting out of hand.

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Home Upgrades to Save Money Every Day

A home is a major investment. To make the most of our hard-earned dollars, we are always on the lookout for ways to reduce the cost of homeownership. We can explore refinance options, make efforts to improve the value of our home and carry out major renovations and repairs as needed. All of those steps are beneficial and definitely worth the effort, but they don’t have to be the end of the story. There are many simple things we can do that will save us money every single day. Here are four examples of how to upgrade our homes to save money.

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Regular Maintenance Will Save You Money

It doesn’t matter how big your home is or how many people there are in your family – trying to save as much money as possible is just the smart thing to do. Although it may cost you a bit of money upfront, regular maintenance will save you money in the long run.  Luckily, there are lots of ways to save money on maintenance without compromising the health and happiness of your loved ones. So, what are some of the most effective ways to do so?

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