01
Aug
By Jim Hasek
Home Mortgage Tips, ,

Finding Your Latte Factor: 3 Ways to Find the Money to Make Extra Mortgage Payments

It's not uncommon for a homeowner to want to pay more than the minimum monthly mortgage payment on their home. However, just because it can seem hard to come up with the funds on a monthly basis doesn't mean it's not possible to find the money for extra mortgage payments each year. If you're wondering how you can pay down your mortgage debt much sooner with extra money, here are some tricks you may want to try. Relinquish Your Refund Many people look forward to tax time because it's an opportunity to spend their refund on shopping, dining or a much-needed…
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20
Jul
By Jim Hasek
Around The Home, ,

$100 Well Spent: 5 Useful Home Upgrades That Cost Less Than $100

Whether you're trying to improve the look of your home or are getting ready to put it on the market, the idea of renovations might seem like a significant financial burden to take on. Fortunately, there are a variety of easy solutions for improving the look of your home without spending a lot of money. If you're wondering how you can spend $100 wisely, look no further than the following upgrading tips. A Funky Light Fixture It might seem like a cool light will cost an arm and a leg, but there are plenty of options available on the market…
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18
Jul
By Jim Hasek
Around The Home,

Going Green(er): 3 Common Waste Items You Had No Idea You Can Recycle

It has never been more popular to live a "green" lifestyle and develop sustainable living practices that will help out the planet. While you may be used to recycling cardboard boxes and giving away your old hand-me-down clothes, there are probably a few household items you didn't even know you could recycle! If you're wondering what to do with some of your old, used items, here are a few things that may be ready for re-use. Re-constituting Your Lenses It's common to think your eyeglass prescription only works for you, but an easy way to re-use old eyeglasses is to…
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07
Jul
By Jim Hasek
Around The Home, ,

Exploring Tesla’s New Solar Roof Tiles – Are They the Ultimate Home Upgrade?

Tesla may have become the famous brand it is for the creation of the electric car in 2008, but it has since burgeoned into a company that has diverse ambitions for how we utilize energy. Recently, Tesla has moved into the business of solar roof panels, which have become a hot commodity on the market with their green ethos and energy savings. If you're curious about solar power and want to know the details on this product, here are some things to consider before buying in. The Details On Tesla's Solar Panels With the recent release of Tesla's solar roof…
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29
Jun
By Jim Hasek
Around The Home, ,

Did You Know: With a Little DIY Work, That Garage Can Be Used for More Than Just Your Car

Along with the family vehicles, the garage may be the place where all of the things you don't want in your house go to disappear. However, you might not be aware that there are a number of DIY hacks you can use for your garage that will instantly make it a more useable space. If you're wondering how you can fit more in while improving the aesthetic appeal of your garage, here are some tricks to test out. Give Your Garden Tools Space The pile of garden tools that often sit in the corner of the garage is generally unpleasant…
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22
Jun
By Jim Hasek
Around The Home, ,

Summer’s Here! Freshen up Your Home Decor With This Summer Color Palette

Now that the summer season has arrived, it's time to enjoy the warm weather and cooler clothes. You might also be thinking about making some design changes to your home to welcome the season and indulge in its brilliance. If you're looking for some new color schemes and how you can use them to amp up your home, here a few brightly-colored suggestions to try out for yourself. Sky Blue With the reminder of the sea and the sky, few things are akin to summer like bright blue. Instead of going overboard with this shade, try adding an accent like…
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