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Fall is a great time to invest in your home and make needed home repairs before winter sets in. Here's a look at remodeling projects that can pay big dividends if you do them now. Reseeding the lawn If you wait until spring, you'll be playing catch up with the neighbor's lawn. Besides, why not give the grass roots time to establish and grow, so they can come back strong next year? September ...

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Wondering how to save money on common household projects? Here's an easy one. Stop washing dishes by hand and use the dishwasher. According to a national survey by Impulse Research on behalf of Bosch home appliances, half of Americans think they will save money by washing dishes by hand. Not true! The reality is that using a dishwasher can save up to 85 percent more water when compared ...

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Short on cash for remodeling ? Consider bartering for plumber, carpentery or painting services. If you've got the skills they need, you can save money and get your new bathroom design or indoor painting projects done now. Bartering for Remodeling Here is how it works: Determine what skills you have. Could you design a sales brochure, build a website, help a contractor automate billing or call customers to ...

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Scan the outside of your house and see what stands out. Siding? Neutral. Brick accents? Neutral again. Roofline? Nothing fancy. Windows? All the same shape and boring. So much for curb appeal! The perfect solution is to add a patio or deck and revamp the landscaping around it. You could soon have an inviting outdoor living space that can boost your home's curb appeal and dramatically change its functionality. A few ...

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