http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Bill+McCowen Finances Bill McCowen Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=292141&ca=Finances Homes need updating. Aside from the cosmetics of tiles and paint colors, there are the basic, but necessary renovations that need to be taken care of as well. Young home buyers frequently enter into a mortgage commitment scraping together all they have to offer a decent down payment and having calcu... Home Management Bill McCowen Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=282168&ca=Home+Management We all want to make improvements and upgrades to our home, but it's not always financially possible. Major renovations cost major money, but that doesn't mean you can't start with minor repairs. A few small touch ups can go a long way to making a noticeable difference in your home. By starting small... Home Management Bill McCowen Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=271670&ca=Home+Management With an ever-expanding network of home improvement television shows and DIY magazines, the do-it-yourself home improvement sector has taken off. Homeowners everywhere are rushing to their local hardware stores, ready to rip out their bathroom tile or tear down old kitchen cupboards. As excited as yo... Home Management Bill McCowen Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=262340&ca=Home+Management Many of us want to improve our homes, but simply don't know how. Some know that there's not enough room for all the kids, yet haven't figured out how to make more room. Others yet see the need to reduce monthly electrical bills, but don't have any practical idea where to start. Another example is pe... Home Management Bill McCowen Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=253767&ca=Home+Management Whether you've just purchased a new home or are looking to upgrade your long-time family home, home improvements and renovations can be daunting. Because any remodeling project takes up so much time and money, it's important to have a clear plan before you start. Keep reading for great ideas on simp... Finances Bill McCowen Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=218879&ca=Finances A poor credit home improvement loan is a great way to finance the alterations and decoration you need in your home. Maybe when you bought your house you were newly married. The place was cozy. However now with two growing children your house has turned from cozy to rather too snug for comfort. That’... Home Management Bill McCowen Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=217011&ca=Home+Management The old house just does not look the same. It was gorgeous in its prime. Once upon a time the paint was fresh. The trim was perfectly matched. Everything looked new. Now the paint is chipping. Some of the trim has fallen off. It is time to think about vinyl siding installation. Easy Job Vinyl siding... Home Management Bill McCowen Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=212192&ca=Home+Management Eventually, every house is going to need to be renovated and updated. Adhering to the Second Law of Thermodynamics, all things - including your home - deteriorate over time. What you need to know is when, the work that needs to be done, and how much will it cost. The problem is we don’t always have... Home Management Bill McCowen Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=215040&ca=Home+Management If your home needs updating or has been damaged by a natural catastrophe and you can’t afford the renovation costs, you may be eligible for a number of different home improvement grants. To learn about different grants as well as tips on how to obtain one, keep reading. Popular Grant Options Local R... Home Management Bill McCowen Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=213672&ca=Home+Management Home improvements don’t have to be major undertakings and you don’t need to uproot your family, tear down your house or go thousands of dollars in debt just to get a new look for your home. There are a couple of great ways to make home improvement easier. One is to take on a project in small stages....