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What are the most expensive mistakes you're making in your home?
Homes cost a lot of money to maintain. But are you spending extra money unnecessarily on the upkeep of your home? Here are 10 of the most expensive mistakes you could be making in your home.
1. Using Traditional Light bulbs
If you still have incandescent light bulbs in your home, you could be throwing a lot of money away every month on inflated electric bills. Over its life span, an incandescent bulb can use $180 worth of electricity. A CFL will only use $41 worth of electricity over the same time period. Even better is the...
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Don't do this after you settle on your new home!
You just finished signing the last of the papers at closing, and have OFFICIALLY jumped from a renter to a first-time homeowner! The days of signing a lease, asking permission to paint a wall, hammer in a few nails, or ever having to answer to a landlord again are now behind you. Give yourself a pat on the back and celebrate for all your hard work and savings. This is such an exciting time in your life. After the excitement, you may become a little overwhelmed and make some mistakes that can jeopardize all that you have worked so hard for.
Fear not, for we are here to help! Take a few moments to breathe and calmly check out these tips to help ensure that your first home becomes...
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