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14 July 2024 | 56 replies
This lowers the energy bill for the tenant as they will use the window a/c units much less.Since it’s near the lake, it gets pretty humid and stuffy and air circulation is a tremendous help.It’s also much quieter, which is good as that area is relatively peaceful.
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12 July 2024 | 12 replies
I’m not creative when it comes to interior design and wondered if I should bite the bullet and hire a professional to establish our interior design theme.
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12 July 2024 | 4 replies
Mentors for me have come in the form of friendships over time, but honestly, most of them were made at an IN-PERSON MEETUP....there is something about physical energy that makes a huge difference.Happy to connect to share some of my experiences!
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11 July 2024 | 1 reply
Headline (total) inflation for the past month was negative, -0.1%.Core inflation (total inflation minus food and energy) was up only 0.065%, so it gets rounded to 0.1% increase.
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11 July 2024 | 17 replies
You will get better, but it will involve a lot of time and energy to get there.Investing is the same.
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11 July 2024 | 10 replies
Factor in energy-efficient appliances and construction methods if applicable.Insurance Estimates: Speak with insurance brokers who specialize in property insurance.
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11 July 2024 | 6 replies
-should i just bite the bullet and pay for the new HVAC systems?
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13 July 2024 | 22 replies
Such energy and sharing with one another.They will move touch and inspire you.You will want to know these people.
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10 July 2024 | 3 replies
Make them based on what your tenants need (not want) which would also allow for them to customize (furniture use) to their tastes.I wrote a book on this a number of years ago that touches on a lot of these things, but it was focused on my specialty, "Energy Efficient, cost effective homes".