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Pressure Driven Sales

October 13th, 2008 · 7 Comments · Home maintenance

So I’ve been getting quotes from different HVAC guys to replace a dual split heat pump system in our home.  Each guy is giving me a different story and telling me that what I need to do is a different story.  Every guy wants to sell me I think way more than I need.
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DIY or Pay Someone?

August 31st, 2008 · 17 Comments · Home maintenance

We just finished painting our living/dining room today.  It took us two days working straight.  This is the first time we’ve painted while living in a place.  Typically we do it before we move in and have furniture.  It’s so much tougher having to move furniture around. I’m guessing that’s how we spend out Labor [...]

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Frugal HVAC repairs

July 20th, 2008 · No Comments · Home maintenance

So I had the HVAC repair guy come out a few weeks ago  to do our annual cleaning and maintenance.  Like taking care of a car, appliances in the home need to be maintained.  But it cost me $275 to have him come out and do routine maintenance on our three units.  We have 2 wall [...]

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