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The first 150,000 get a coupon for a free Valspar Paint Sample (8 oz) at Lowe’s – Print your coupon HERE then redeem in-store.
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It’s a new year and as you make plans and goals I’m sure home improvement is on that list. It may be simply painting a new color, starting a garden (which is also a thrifty idea!), or taking on a bigger home rennovation project. Keep it frugal! Click the banner to register with the Home Depot Orange Insider to receive valuable coupons, savings, and advice.
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Nowadays there is a huge amount of people/families that rent instead of owning. There are definitely pros and cons to both. One of the potential cons of renting is losing your rental deposit. If you are moving into a new rental, you may be depending on that money. However if you want that deposit back, here are some tips from one landlord to you renters out there.
1. Read your lease back to back and don’t break the rules. This may sound like common sense, but you may miss something. In our lease we require our renters to do quite a lot when they move out or they lose some of their deposit. One of the rules is that all of the lightbulbs must be in working order. These are things you can easily forget and lose some money.
2. Don’t break your lease. Again, it may be common sense, but if you want to lose your deposit, break your lease. And depending on your lease you can expect to pay some legal fees as well as every month the house isn’t rented. Don’t break it!
3. Watch your pet. Make sure you check your lease for rules on having pets in your home. If it’s not allowed, a lot of landlords will have provisions to keep your lease if they catch a pet in your house. If you are allowed to have them, watch them. Don’t let them destroy anything!
4. Take pictures of the whole house! This is really important. If your landlord accuses you of damage that you know what there before then these photos can be used to prove you are right. Our new renters did this and I think it’s a very wise thing to do!
5. Do a walk-through WITH the landlord. This applies for when you move in and move out. There is less chance of arguing over the details if you just meet together. There is a lot of communication lost in translation over the phone or email. Just meet and person and talk about the condition of the home.
6. Have the house professionally cleaned. Yes, this will cost you money, but you are more likely to get back more of your deposit. We rented once and when we moved out we had a professional do it. Our landlord was so impressed that she gave us back the entire deposit. She didn’t even have to give us back $100 as outlined in the lease, but it was so clean she did. In essence we MADE money having it cleaned properly.
What are some things you’ve done to get your deposit back?
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It’s still September, so technically it’s still hurricane season and still “Preptember.” That’s right, September is National Preparedness Month!
Do you remember Hurricane Irene from last year (2011)? It was such a crazy storm affecting the Northeast much more than most anticipated. In New York City, this uncommon event has people more aware that anything can happen. With Notify NYC to help the locals be better informed and therefore better prepared for next time.
OEM (Office of Emergency Management) is urging New York residents to sign up for Notify NYC, the City’s official emergency notification system. Subscribers receive text messages, e-mails, phone calls or Tweets about significant citywide events, as well as smaller events happening in their own neighborhoods. These notifications cover topics such as severe weather, school closures, subway disruptions, and traffic advisories in all areas of the city
Anyone can sign up and customize the alerts they would like to receive by visiting nyc.gov/notifynyc or following @NotifyNYC on Twitter.
To learn more check out Notify NYC and OEM on Facebook , Twitter @NotifyNYC, or visit nyc.gov/oem.
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Prize: $50 Home Improvement Store Gift Card
Everyone is eligible to enter in the USA! Not just New York residents. 
Use the Rafflecopter form to enter.
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If you sign up for a free MyLowe’s account, they’ll send you a free $10 Lowe’s gift card via e-mail! It’ll take a day or 2 after registration, but it’ll come. 
Woohoo for free home improvement shopping!!!
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There are some great new coupons today! Print now and enjoy the savings.
Save $1.00 off when you buy any ONE 12oz WD-40® Multi-Use product
Save $1.00 OFF when you purchase ONE (1) 13 oz. jar or larger of nutella® hazelnut spread
Save 55¢ on any Duncan Hines Brownie Mix
Save $1.00 off any (2) Five Star® products including Student Planning
Save $2.00 off any Five Star® Binder including Five Star Flex® Hybrid NoteBinder®
Save $1.00 off any (2) Five Star® Reinforced Filler Paper Products
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I know, you’re thinking, “There’s no way only $20 could make a difference throughout an entire kitchen without painting it or doing something to the walls.”
I ask you… when is the last time you noticed the hardware on your cabinets? It’s amazing the impression they make, which isn’t surprising since they’re placed throughout your entire kitchen.
I recently moved into a new rental, and being a Thrifty Diva I chose to get something more affordable, but no doubt, you sacrifice looks a bit to do so. While the place is nice and funcational and safe, some of the fixtures are simply outdated in appearance. With it being a rental, there’s only so much I can do to improve it (especially since the owner wouldn’t approve my request to paint).
Looking at the kitchen, it screamed 80s. The most obvious factor, the wood cabinet pulls.
I got on Amazon.com and found the best deal on these Satin Nickel Cabinet Pulls. Much better!
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I removed all of the wood cabinet pulls, placed them in a ziploc bag, tucked them away in the back of an out of reach cabinet, and when I move out someday, I can simply put them back on the cabinets. But I bet even the landlord would prefer my cabinet pulls.
Though if my current cabinet pulls fit my future cabinets someday… psshhh… I’m putting back in the ugly wood ones and taking my pretty, shiny new ones with me!
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Are you looking for a new light fixture for your home? Summer is home improvement time, isn’t it? Here are some hot deals you won’t want to miss!
Designers Fountain 3644-PB Hall / Foyer Light
Was $134.25
Today: $25.49 + Free Shipping
Designers Fountain 17105-PB Chandelier
Was $143.25
Today: $21.49 + Free Shipping
Hardware House 543769 Berkshire 14-1/2-Inch by 10-Inch Ceiling Light Fixture, Classic Bronze
Was $48
Today: $22.95 + $7.24 Shipping = $30.19
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Let us know if you find an even better deal! Leave a comment and share your bargain hunting skills.
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