Archive for May, 2008
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
ashley d asked: Sure, I realize *everything* is negotiable, and the only way to find out is to ask. But I'm wondering if people actually do it often.
The purchase price of a home is expected to be negotiable. So is the purchase price of a car. So is the salary ...
Posted in Home Improvement | 4 Comments »
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
Greta asked: I live in a duplex and the people on the other side are in the middle of some major home improvement escapade.
They're hammering and sawing and apparently ripping the floor up. They've been doing this ALL day and they aren't showing any signs of stopping...in fact, their friends ...
Posted in Home Improvement | 26 Comments »
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
juju b asked: The property is financed through a private party, not a bank or mortgage co. Can you get a home equity loan to fix it up? Or a home improvement loan? even though there is a lien on the property?
Posted in Home Improvement | 6 Comments »
Sunday, May 25th, 2008
john asked: I am looking for a specific book or perhaps a website that is VERY thorough and accurate at home improvement projects. I am thinking that when I buy my first home, I am going to be doing many things to the home.
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
Madrugada asked: Do you think that home improvement shows really help the average Joe and his average income? Or, does it concentrate on making the rich look richer?
Posted in Home Improvement | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
sunfish024 asked: I have a 3-bedroom house and I rent out one of the rooms for extra income. I have also invested several thousand dollars in home improvement last year, much of it on repairs to the extra bathroom used by the roommate-tenant.
Does anyone know the rules on reporting ...
Posted in Home Improvement | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
lf asked: I know there's something call home improvement parties or something like that, does anybody know what they are call and if you do how can I invite people (family, friends) to come over to my house and help me out with paint and small repairs around the house, ...
Posted in Home Improvement | 5 Comments »
Monday, May 19th, 2008
Mercury asked: Over the years, I have had several Home improvement contractors show up to take measurements for floors, windows, plumbing, etc, but then they never follow through and send an estimate.
Why do you think that is happening? I have money to spend and tried to track ...
Posted in Home Improvement | 7 Comments »