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16/10/2023Home Repair Contractors

Here’s how Montgomery County residents can apply for free home repairs

A critical home repair program is offering federal money to help fix Montgomery County houses in dire need for free, with up to $25,000 available on each repair and no strings attached for those that qualify.

The program is using $3 million in federal funds from American Rescue Plan Act to renovate about 200 homes in Montgomery County, said Timothey Fletcher, the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission Critical Home Repair Program manager.

“What we’re trying to do is give someone basic shelter,” Fletcher said. “… This money is without strings.”

Officials can spend up to $25,000 on each

14/10/2023Home Repair Contractors

How to repair water damage to a table

Q: I recently noticed that there was possibly some moisture underneath a plant pot that has damaged my prized buffet table. The moisture created a little bump in the area. Is there any way to fix this?

A: Yes, the damage you see undoubtedly was caused by moisture, as were the less noticeable, probably older, white rings nearby.

White rings — or even white shapes other than rings — usually result from moisture getting into the finish. That causes a spiderweb of minute cracks, which makes the area look white. Sometimes the cracks become almost

25 Easy Home Repairs You Should Never Pay Someone Else to Do

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Making small repairs from time to time is part and parcel of owning a home. While you can spend hundreds, or even thousands, each year to have a professional handle these odd jobs, tackling them on your own is a better option. Common repairs like fixing a clogged drain, changing out an old light fixture, and repairing a leaky faucet are relatively easy tasks that you can take care of on your own. Below are 25 easy repairs never to pay someone else for.

1. Silencing a Squeaky Door Hinge

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No one likes a squeaky door.

10/10/2023Home Repair Contractors

Mortgages and loans to pay for home renovations

Key takeaways

There are multiple loan options for people who want to borrow money to improve or renovate their home.
Loans that use your home as collateral, including home equity loans and HELOCs, can have tax advantages.
Loans that don’t rely on home equity are also an option, but typically have higher interest rates.
Some loans even allow you to finance a home purchase and renovation simultaneously.

Whether you’re looking to renovate your kitchen, install a home office or finish your basement, any major home improvement is going to require some major money.

You don’t have to wait until you

06/10/2023Home Repair Contractors

Detroit seniors, disabled residents benefit from roof repair program

Detroit — Heloyse Moore has lived in the same Detroit home since 1962. When her roof began leaking in December, she feared she wouldn’t be able to stay.

Moore, nearly 93 years old, is among the first of 2,000 residents to have a new roof installed by the city’s Renew Detroit program.

The home repair program was established in 2021. After a community feedback process, the Detroit City Council initially voted in July 2022 to appropriate $30 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for home repair to seniors, low-income and disabled community members.

It was initially expected to aid