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   helpful resources Beats By Dre Beats By Dre Beats By Dre Solo A Single Mom's Guide to Property Improvement

When I bought my home nine years ago, my son was about to turn three and I reveled inside the security of owning my slice on the American dream. Getting a single mom was (and is!) both difficult and rewarding, but I knew that possessing a home to contact my personal was the most effective issue that ever occurred to my son and me.

My home was ten years old when I purchased it, and it was in fantastic condition. Still, as time passed, a number of problems cropped up. I think my way of handling (or not handling) property improvements is pretty typical for single ladies who own their very own homes. Hopefully, my experiences will allow you to navigate the waters of property improvement. Here's what I've learned:

1. You may go locations with a excellent book and also a toolbox. The Christmas in the year I moved in, my sister and brother-in-law gave me a toolbox filled with the fundamentals: screwdrivers, wrenches, a hammer, nails, nuts and bolts, and so forth. They also gave me a book on basic home repairs. Their gift literally provided me using the Beats By Dre tools I required, however it also gave me self-confidence that I could tackle minor home improvement projects. My tips: invest in some tools and use a book or on the web sources to guide you via the routine upkeep that your house requires.

two. Ask for guidance. As a single lady who's now 49 years old and has limited understanding of additional complex dwelling improvement troubles, I am always afraid that I'll be taken advantage by a repair business. When my air conditioner conked out on a 100-plus degree day, for example, I had no way of realizing if I definitely required a brand new unit. I've learned to contact on neighbors, family members, and close friends - whose collective knowledge exceeds mine - to get their impressions. They've steered me inside the suitable direction on several occasions.

three. Preserve tabs on the neighbors. All the houses in my immediate vicinity were built by the same builder at roughly the identical time. Acquiring to know my neighbors and talking to them about household improvement has helped me get a sense of what to plan for. For example, two years ago I began to see that the houses around me had been beginning to get new roofs. Although I did not possess a leaky roof, a couple of months ago I decided to re-roof. I wanted to become proactive so I didn't get stuck using the expense of drywall repairs furthermore towards the price of a new roof.

four. Ask for referrals, then check them your self. Through my neighbors' referrals, I've been in a position to locate a excellent roofer, an impeccable exterior residence painter, and a terrific tile guy. But I do not just depend on their word. I often - repeat, always - check with my state's contractor licensing board to verify their licenses and with the Better Company Bureau to check on past complaints. I get all estimates in writing, and ask for proof of insurance.

five. Do not place your head inside the sand. There has been more than a single occasion when I've chosen not to take care of a house improvement problem, and I've constantly regretted it. I knew, by way of example, that the exterior of my fireplace had some dry rot. Sadly, by letting it go for so long it cost me much more than if I would have dealt with it promptly.

6. Make a list. This final bit of suggestions is basic, but crucial. Get started and keep a residence improvement list. As a single mom, it's all too effortless to acquire caught up inside the hectic pace of each day life and let routine residence maintenance fall by the wayside. I divide my property improvement list into 3 sections: a single for items that require consideration within the subsequent three months; a single for house improvement projects for the coming year; and 1 that maps out what I wish to achieve with all the property more than the following 5 years. The short- and medium-term lists preserve me motivated, while my long-term list helps me save the revenue required for the big-ticket items.
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