Handyman Matters Newsletter

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 VOLUME 6 ISSUE 7  

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CONTENTS
20 Budget-Friendly Ways to Make Your Home More Livable
Weekend Home Upgrades: Fast, Affordable Fix-Ups
Spending on Your Home Can Save in the Long Run
Simple Summer Spruce-Ups
Cost-Saving Tips for Fixing Up Your House to Attract Buyers
ARCHIVES
Tips and Tricks from Handyman Matters
June 12, 2009
Vol. 6 Issue 6
Handyman Matters: Your Spring Home Improvement Partners
May 1, 2009
Vol. 6 Issue 5
Handyman Matters: Getting Your Projects Done Right the First Time
April 3, 2009
Vol. 6 Issue 4
Handyman Matters is Working for You
March 6, 2009
Vol. 6 Issue 3
Remodeling Hints for a Tough Real Estate Market
February 1, 2009
Vol. 6 Issue 2
Handyman Matters: Your Home Repair & Improvement Partners
January 1, 2009
Vol. 6 Issue 1
Handyman Matters Can Help Increase the Value of Your Home
December 3, 2008
Vol. 5 Issue 11
Spruce Up Your Home For The Holidays
November 3, 2008
Vol. 5 Issue 10
Small Projects... Big Impact
October 1, 2008
Vol. 5 Issue 9
How to Make Your Home Green and Healthy
September 1, 2008
Vol. 5 Issue 8

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20 Budget-Friendly Ways to Make Your Home More Livable

Challenging economic times may have you tabling major home projects like doing a major kitchen overhaul or adding a swimming pool, but that doesn’t mean that you should forego smaller, budget-friendly upgrades. There are many things you can have done that can really improve the look and the livability of your home, for mere hundreds, rather than thousands, of dollars.

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Weekend Home Upgrades: Fast, Affordable Fix-Ups


With today's falling home prices, one family's well-worn dwelling can quickly become another's dream "starter" home. Interest rates are at historic lows, meaning buyers can get more house than they could a year ago for the same monthly mortgage payment, according to the National Association of Home Builders.


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Spending on Your Home Can Save in the Long Run


Now that warmer weather is here, people are gearing up to make some repairs and updates to their homes. From simple kitchen and bath updates to finishing basements, people have more options than ever when it comes to making purchases that can help them save money and the environment.



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Simple Summer Spruce-Ups

Summer is already in full swing, and the guests are lining up for weekend brunches, pool parties, backyard barbecues and sophisticated dinners. It’s your time to enjoy the summer too, so put down the tools and call the professionals at Handyman Matters today! Refreshing your home’s look is easy by investing in these four areas - - floors, walls, lighting and accents.

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Cost-Saving Tips for Fixing Up Your House to Attract Buyers
by Rachel Koning Beals of Marketwatch

A slower U.S. housing market means sellers can no longer bank on having their pick of offers for properties showing their age and the wear and tear of everyday living. Dressing up, or staging, a home with a thorough cleaning and decorator touches may be vital to luring increasingly fussy buyers. Sellers work within a range of budgets as they prepare a property for sale, often from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. Yet many critical fixes don't cost a dime.


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