Savings Tips

by Daniel Simon

In the previous article on home improvements, we covered determining completion needs, understanding upgrades to bring a house up to code versus “needs within needs” of upgrades, and utilizing materials purchased previously. Since I’m not an expert handyman, I chose to bring on a general contractor for the project updates for a variety of reasons that include my limited resource of time and my limited skill set. To finish out additional components, we need to discuss the human resource portion of home upgrades. Employing yourself as part of the labor source and by making the right networking connections, you may be able to further reduce your home update project costs.

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by Daniel Simon

I have recently had the opportunity to pursue updating my home. What I’ve learned, and continue to learn, regardless of whether I am doing the work personally or a general contractor is involved, is that a lot of trial & error is involved. In order to update my home, I needed to achieve a balance between updating as much as possible while keeping costs as low as possible. As I am only a novice handyman, I quickly determined that the upgrades desired were beyond my skill set. Key aspects to consider were how much updating to do, and what level of quality would be achievable given my lean budget. Establishing a strategy for upgrades and doing some of the work yourself can help build savings into your home renovations plan.

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by Melissa W

Whether you have to eat healthy for medical reasons, weight control, or it’s just what you prefer, it can end up costing you more at the grocery store. The cost of groceries is regional and can vary widely. If you want to be able to eat delicious, balanced, and healthy meals when you’re on a tight budget, it can require some creativity. There are plenty of money saving tips that will still allow you to eat healthy without busting your budget.

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