"Your home is your castle." "There's no place like home." "Home is where the heart is." "Make a house into a home." We have all heard these and countless other adages about the bond between an individual and their dwelling. It doesn't matter if we are describing a mobile home or a mansion, a quaint cottage or sprawling estate. For most people, their home is among their largest investments. Even in a tough economy with rampant foreclosures, a house is also one of the best ways to build wealth over time. Equity comes from paying down debt, as well as increasing the value of the property. And just as a high tide raises all boats (that are in the water), an improving market elevates the vast majority of housing values. Of course, a poorly maintained, leaking boat will struggle to stay above the tides and the same can be said of a poorly maintained house.

This blog will delve into some off the many systems that comprise a house (roofing, ventilation, HVAC, insulation, windows, entry systems, flooring, kitchen and bath). We will discuss what it takes to keep these systems functioning properly, how to maintain them, and what to look for when replacing or upgrading them.

Home improvement is a scary business. Cutting corners to save a few bucks may end up costing you dearly in aggravation, legal entanglements, premature system failure and subsequent replacement. Unpaid subcontractors can place a lien on your home, even if you paid the entire amount of the contract. Does the contractor carry insurance? The Yellow Pages ad may say so, but those claims are never verified. A worker getting injured on the job potentially places the home-owner at risk of liability. "Lifetime" warranties are only as strong as the company that backs them up. With nearly 70% of contractors going under within 7 years, who do you go after if/when something goes wrong? Buried deep in the fine print, it is all-too common to find clauses nullifying warranty protection if installation is not in accordance with manufacturer specifications. How does an unsuspecting homeowner know if the installation is done properly and in accordance with those specifications?

This blog will help to expose the issues that can turn a home improvement project into a nightmare. Knowing how to protect yourself should provide some much needed peace of mind.






Thursday, February 12, 2015

Cut your remodeling costs - Check out the Habitat for Humanity ReStores



    Thinking about adding a splash with a new light fixture?  Need to replace that worn or outdated flooring?  Want a new look for your kitchen or bath?  Maybe you just want to freshen things up with a new coat of paint.  If you are a homeowner, you probably know that home improvements can get expensive in a hurry.  Even if you are a do-it-yourselfer, buying materials and supplies at a hardware store, lumber yard or home improvement center can quickly add up.   
    What if there was a place where you could get new or gently used building materials, appliances, tools and hardware at prices 50%-75% lower than retail?  What if, in the process of saving money on your home improvement project, you were able to help families in need, disabled, or veterans in your own community to get affordable housing or home repairs?   What if…?
 

    There actually is such a place: the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.  ReStores offer huge discounts on a vast array of donated new and gently used building materials including windows, doors, roofing, flooring, lighting, cabinets & counter tops, trim, bath fixtures, tools, hardware and appliances.  With new merchandise arriving daily, there is always a big selection.  In addition to the everyday low pricing, the Washington and Dodge County ReStores are offering additional incentives. 


o   $20 worth of merchandise for just $12 | Save $8

o   $50 worth of merchandise for just $25 | Save $25


  • ·         Ask about  ReStore Deal-Finder’s Loyalty Club discount cards.

    The ReStores provide a great deal to their customers and all proceeds generated are used to help Habitat build and renovate homes for familes who qualify in their local communities.  The three ReStore locations In Washington and Dodge Counties help build as many as five homes and repair up to 30 more each year.  Why don’t you come in and visit us today?

West Bend ReStore
508 N Main St.
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 334-1801


Germantown ReStore
W188N10707 Maple Rd.
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 255-7470



Beaver Dam ReStore
 1022 Madison St.
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-4518


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