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Do you like watching TV, but hate that steep cable bill...?  What if you were able to cut the cable TV umbilical cord and get all your favorite TV shows for really cheap and even free?  This how to article will take you step by step on how to do just that.  To be upfront, it does require some initial hardware investment.  But that cost can depend on your desired features. Overview: You can get most local and some other channels for free over the air with a HD TV antenna and tuner.  People have been doing this for years, but I will show you how to do it and not sacrifice the shows you like and want.  Depending on what cable channels you watch and what you like, there are many options to get what you want.  Also depending on what features you want, the up front cost could be very little (~$200) or more significant (~$600-$1,000), but in the long run you can say goodbye to the cable company! You can just get free over the air channels and no DVR o...

So I am no realtor or house selling guru, but I  am on house number 4.  I have learned a few things along the way I'd like to share. Selling houses: Be prepared to negotiate and do what it takes to sell Get a good realtor  Do some fixing up Clean and declutter Be ready for a showing at any time Get professional pictures taken  1. Prepare to Negotiate   Selling a home will attract many different people with many different personalities and circumstances.  With the houses I have sold I've experienced some interesting and difficult buyers. Some people get hung up and focus on the strangest things.  For example, I got an offer from some buyers that wanted some really nice cabinets removed from the garage as part of the agreement.  Why not just remove them after you move in?  Well, sometimes you need to be ready to do random things to make the sell.  That being said, also don't be afraid to counter an offer.  You could g...