Americans buy auto and homeowners insurance in case of disaster but don't mind paying for routine car and home repairs.
Groups of New Orleanians have organised themselves into volunteer militias tackling everything from home repairs to grass-cutting in the parks.
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Cash-strapped consumers are rolling up their sleeves to accomplish home repairs and other tasks without the expense of hiring a professional.
Grants for home repairs and replacement of essential household items not covered by insurance to make damaged dwellings safe, sanitary and functional.
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Robin pays for the groceries, home repairs, country club dues, etc.
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Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
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According to focus-group studies, pay-day customers are most likely to use the cash for car and home repairs, Christmas shopping, and school expenses, although inevitably some also use the money to go on holiday.
There are many reasons why households might extract equity from their homes: to finance household expenditures, to make major home repairs or improvements (so-called residential investment), to consolidate more costly debt, such as credit card debt, to invest in personal businesses or other forms of entrepreneurship, to help finance the purchase of other real estate, or to engage in a form of investment arbitrage, or a mixture of the above.
One day, three guys in a black BMW came to his shop, allegedly asking him to check their furniture at home for repairs.
We went out into the world, hustled and landed service contracts with many large furniture companies to do in-home warranty repairs for their customers.
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It can be medical bills, appliances that break down, home or automobile repairs.
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It also calls on the UK government to reduce VAT for renovations, repairs and home improvements to 5%, which would act as a significant stimulus to the building industry.
It also called on the UK government to reduce VAT for renovations, repairs and home improvements to 5%, which would act as a significant stimulus to the building industry.
The incident led to a warning by Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service that anyone planning repairs at home should be aware of the dangers of working with cylinders, fuel and other flammable liquids.
Secure a detailed estimate for permanent repairs to your home or business from a licensed contractor and give it to the adjuster.
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And some of these homes need the maintenance and repairs required for any home built decades or even a century ago.
Mr Rowland pleaded guilty in December to accepting paid vacations to Las Vegas and Vermont and repairs to his holiday home in return for influence within the governor's office.
Unlike post-war repairs elsewhere, the reconstruction is home-grown.
Come tax time, this has usually left taxpayers scrambling to summarize any costs that are indirectly allocable to their home office, including utilities, homeowners insurance, repairs, mortgage interest, or real estate taxes.
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This method is more straightforward than the current 43-line tax form, which asks the taxpayer to "see instructions" 17 times and requires calculations that account for mortgage interest, insurance, repairs, utilities and other costs associated with the home.
If your home is severely damaged and you need to find other accommodations while repairs are being made, keep a record of all expenses, such as hotel and restaurant receipts.
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Naval forces have let between 500 and 700 pirates go over the last three years, mostly ensuring they have enough fuel and other supplies to get home and, on more than one occasion, helping with engine repairs.
Councillors had previously decided not to fund flood repairs to the building and stop using it as a care home.
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