Home Projects Set

For the house you own and the big-ticket jobs around it: the new homeowner binder, hiring a contractor, the roof, the foundation, HVAC and appliances, backyard projects, the lawn and garden, and phone, internet and TV. $109.92 if bought separately.

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  The New Homeowner Binder A first-month checklist, shutoffs and systems, service providers, warranties, a maintenance calendar, mortgage escrow, removing PMI, property taxes, an improvement log and a home inventory.
  $12.99
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  Hiring a Contractor Defining the job, finding and checking contractors, comparing bids, the written contract, your right to cancel, permits, payment schedules, lien protection, change orders, the final walk-through and fixing problems.
  $12.99
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  Replacing Your Roof Repair or replace, storm claims and the adjuster, vetting roofers, bid and contract checklists, your right to cancel and closing out the claim.
  $14.99
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  Foundation Repair Warning signs, a crack log, engineer vs. sales inspections, repair methods, bids, contracts, warranties and disclosure when you sell.
  $12.99
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  Home Systems and Appliances HVAC, heat pumps, water heaters and major appliances: repair or replace, efficiency labels, the refrigerant change, sizing and bid comparison.
  $14.99
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  Backyard Projects Pools, fences, decks and patios: permits, HOA approval, calling 811, pool safety barriers, true pool cost and contract checklists.
  $14.99
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  Lawn, Garden and Yard Your climate zone, choosing grass, when to seed or sod, soil testing, a feeding calendar, weeds, gardens, trees and hiring yard services.
  $12.99
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  Phone, Internet and TV A monthly bill audit, internet types and speeds, broadband labels, cell plans and switching, streaming vs. cable vs. antenna, and choosing a television.
  $12.99