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Budget Stretching – How To Save Money On Household Maintenance

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March 3, 2017 by Home Jobs By Mom
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Budget Stretching - How To Save Money On Household Maintenance

There is no getting away from the fact that things will go wrong in your home this year. You might have to call experts to help put them right, and they can often charge astronomical fees. So, you need to use some common sense and try to reduce your costs as much as possible.

Saving money will allow you to pay for family day’s out and other adventures. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be able to afford a better vacation this year somewhere exotic? That could happen! Just put these tips into practice. Don’t believe me? Try it for yourself and judge the results.

Find The Cheapest Experts Ahead Of Time

The last thing you need is to pay someone hundreds of dollars for coming to your home in an emergency. That is especially the case when there are plenty of contractors out there who don’t charge your weight in steel. In most instances, they are just a little harder to locate.

Do yourself a favor and identify the cheapest electricians and plumbers in your area RIGHT NOW. That way, you can keep their numbers saved in your phone and ensure you never spend too much cash. You never know when something bad will happen and need a professional electrical service. The same goes for any other household problem. If you have the right phone numbers handy, you’ll never have to let an expert hold your family ransom.

Look For Issues Before They Become Severe

One of the best ways to save money involves spotting problems before they become dangerous. If you can do that, it’s usually much cheaper to get things working again. If you only have to replace a pipe instead of the entire boiler, you’re going to save a fortune. You get the idea, right?

Just spend some time reading articles about common household problems. You can then make sure you perform essential checks every few weeks. Noticing a problem before it gets too bad is always a good idea. You’ll spend less, and you’ll keep things running in tip-top shape.

Try The DIY Method To Save Money

If you’re one of those people who like to do things yourself, maybe you should consider the DIY approach. DIYing can save money but remember messing around with electrics and plumbing is not a good idea if you have no idea what you are doing. However, there are lots of instructional YouTube videos you could watch. So long as you don’t plan to rewire your entire house, you shouldn’t encounter too many stumbling blocks.

You can always ask a friend or family member for help. Just make sure you always turn the power off at the main breaker before you do anything. You need to do that, even if you just plan to change a plug!

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  1. joannerambling

    March 6, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    Yes yes yes such great tips and advice

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    • Krystle

      March 12, 2017 at 10:31 pm

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! We’ve saved a lot of money over the years doing things this way.

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