Question. What would you spend a quick $ 250 on.....

[WCGreen]

If you where a home owner...

seriously, I need some ideas....

[AlCzervik]

1. Maybe paint, it depends on what your house needs thats a quick fix

or some new cabinet hardware.

[MissHoneychurch]

2. nice furniture

but then I don't know in what condition your house is and how much needs to be done

[Lilyhoney]

3. Dish washer. nt

[sandnsea]

4. windows

But I don't know what your house needs.

[jmowreader]

26. That would get you, at most, two windows

If I had $250 to spend on your house? Change all the weatherstripping first. Then buy some of the 3M Filtrete filters that come in purple wrappers, they're really good. Change your range hood filter too.

Now count your money, and if you have any left go ahead and put more insulation in your attic.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

5. plumbing/electric work

I'd check and make sure all were up to code. Fix any faulty plumbing/wiring first, because you're saving yourself a lot of headaches later one. If everything is fine, I'd do some plumbing enhancements like new faucets-they would fit into your $250 budget and greatly enhance the look and value of your home.

[SOteric]

6. Insurance, security or investment.

I've never felt the need to spend money immediately. A security system is a good thing to have assuming everything else is working relatively well. Tuck something away for a rainy day, or add a level of coverage on your insurance policy.

[mcscajun]

7. Power washing.

Why not? Every house accumulates grime.

[WCGreen]

8. Good Idea.....

[WCGreen]

9. Thanks, this is for a political piece,,,,

One of my guys has been able to get a $ 250.00 tax credit off the property tax for the average homeowner....

And I want to personalize it with what you can do with that extra $ 250.000

Bedroom community full of one story ranches....

Great ideas..

Power Washing
Second TV with a DVD player
Tires for the car
Winterize all the windows
Lawn mower
An overnight trip to the local gambling mecca
Painting the house
A new gas grill


I want to give the guy about ten or fifteen ideas.....

[IChing]

10. A fountain, water feature for your garden or porch.

Sorta a Zen thing for your mind.

[WCGreen]

12. I like that.....

[sakabatou]

11. Any bills that needed to be payed

[Lars39]

13. New glasses, dental cleanings

or just trying to keep up with inflation.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. Maybe a tool shed...

If there's space, and the codes allow it...You know, a prefab one; those don't cost very much, I think...

:hi:

[WCGreen]

15. That's good too....

Medial bills....

The city this is aimed at is full of senor citizens

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. Check your PM...nt

[WCGreen]

16. That's good too....

Medial bills....

The city this is aimed at is full of senor citizens

[mia]

18. locking mailbox

You can get a good-sized one for $250.

[Viking12]

19. I need to redo my front sidewalk

Water pools and drains through the cracks into my basement during heavy rainfalls. I had an estimate for >$400, but $250 would be a nice start.

On edit: I re-shingled the roof on my garage for ~$250 earlier this summer.

[Cocoa]

20. a nice punching bag for the front yard

that seems to be all the rage in my neighborhood.

[Floogeldy]

21. Get the carpets cleaned?

?

:)

[sniffa]

22. hookers

[Tallison]

23. Landscaping

Hands down.

[LeftyMom]

24. Energy-efficiency

You could get a lot of CF lights, crack filler and weatherstripping for $250. Oh, and a water heater blanket if you aren't using one. baby trees for the sunny side of the house.

That sort of thing.

[gmoney]

25. Buy Fleabert a massage table... (n/t)

[xmas74]

27. simple plants-minor landscaping.

A tree or two, some shrubs and pretty flowers.
Gives a nice look to the outside and makes things feel peaceful.