Tag Archives: houses

Tip-Toeing Back Into the Financial World

It was nearly a year ago that I wrote my post, “Arising From the Ashes of Credit Card Debt.” Sure, within a couple of years of declaring bankruptcy, I was able to get a furniture loan and a car loan, but … Continue reading

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The Nightmare Ends (One Can Only Hope)

By now, you’re suffering nearly as much from reading these posts as I suffered while experiencing the events that inspired them.  If you aren’t up to speed, read Part 1 (here) and Part II (here). Day 8:  The drywall/painting contractor … Continue reading

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Houses And Other Needy Things (Re-Blog)

Today is re-blog Monday.  My post(s) later this week will deal with my current house renovations – while you are eagerly awaiting that, you might enjoy the one about my house-ownership nightmares in 2013 _______________________________________________ The toaster oven died this morning. … Continue reading

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I Can See Clearly Now

When the spring ice melt started running down the inside of my kitchen walls, I actually laughed.  I always hated the faux wood paneling in the dinette area of the kitchen and could not afford to replace it.  Now it … Continue reading

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