by HRRC Financial Counselor Keesha Allen. Are you curious about whether to refinance your home? Do you see mortgage interest rates and APR’s that are far lower than yours? Has making your mortgage payment become more difficult due to the unstable economy? Maybe it’s time for you to contact your mortgage company and find out […]
By HRRC Financial Counselor Keesha Allen. Identity theft can happen to anyone. When someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission, it can disrupt your finances, credit history, and reputation. You may find it hard to get credit, a job, a place to live, or utility service. Here are some tips to […]
If your next big project will be cleaning out your garage or basement, you’ll probably be faced with lots of decisions – about whether to hang onto that half-full can of paint that you used on the bedroom walls, about whether those never-opened tubes of caulk you bought on sale two years ago are too […]
Many older garages were built much like sheds and pole barns. The studs were set into the soil and siding was attached; if you were lucky, there was a bottom plate that sat directly on the dirt. Later, an asphalt or concrete floor may have been poured, covering the bottom plate (if there was one) […]
Over 20 years ago, a worker using a backhoe to dig a trench in the Slavic Village neighborhood of Cleveland struck a natural gas line that ran alongside a building. He miraculously survived the resulting explosion that flipped his machine over backwards, but suffered some second- and third-degree burns. The pipeline he hit was an […]
Home Repair Resource Center certainly benefits from generous donations given by community residents who believe in our mission, but individual gifts have an even greater impact when they are matched by employer contributions. Just during the past twelve months, HRRC received matching gifts from: Aetna Foundation AIG Matching Grants Program Dominion Foundation GE Foundation KeyBank […]
When April showers fall upon your roof, it’s the job of your gutters to control and carry away all that water. You can pinpoint problems in your system if you take a few minutes to check the condition of your gutters and downspouts. Your annual spring inspection is a good place to start. Put on […]
Each summer, it’s a good idea to inspect the condition of your porch – a part of your house that is particularly vulnerable to attack from moisture and insects. Small problems, if not corrected, can soon lead to more expensive repairs. The first part of your inspection is likely to be the least pleasant, as […]
Most people schedule an annual “spring cleaning” inside their house. However, it’s also important to clean the exterior of your house each year, to remove dirt, grit, and other abrasives that can damage siding or masonry. Before you start the cleaning process, cover the lawn and plantings around your house with plastic sheeting. Seal up […]
By HRRC Financial Counselor Keesha Allen. After this long winter has put a damper on our moods (as well as our wallets), it’s time to get a jump on repairing and improving your credit profile. Here are three simple ways to get ahead in the credit game. First, set a goal. Studies have shown that […]