The first spring I lived in my house, I built a small 8 x 20 foot vegetable garden at the back of the lot. I would have loved to make my garden a lot bigger, but the layout of the house and detached garage made it so I was unable to do so. Every summer…
This is an article from contributing writer, Fred Fauth from One Project Closer. Check out some of his other contributions to One Smart Dollar, like the cost of international adoption and DIY Drywall Repair. A Homeowners Checklist for HVAC Problems Most heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) problems are beyond the capabilities of homeowners. Even with the right…
This is an article from contributing writer Fred @ One Project Closer. Fred has been featured on One Smart Dollar before. If you missed it, check out his last contribution on the cost of international adoption. DIY Home Projects: How To Repair Drywall Repairing drywall is, in my opinion, the quintessential do-it-yourself project. The materials…
There are a great number of people that like to save money on DIY projects. Rather than hire someone to do auto repair, home repair, or their taxes, they enjoy the challenge and like to save money by doing it themselves at home. Usually you can save money, and if you enjoy the activity, you might as…
Whether you want to increase your home’s footprint to make room for your expanding family, or you want to undo the ugliness perpetrated on your home by a previous owner, planning a major home makeover can be an exciting prospect. Unfortunately, that excitement can often blind homeowners to the enormous price tag for a big…
Today’s financial climate can put some hardships on a persons budget. Because of this, we are always looking for different ways to save money. It is possible to save some of that hard-earned cash when selecting your high speed Internet service. To get some extra cash in your pocket, check out these money-saving tips from…