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maintenance, repairs and general upkeep, including painting, plumbing, roof re-shingling, electrical work, floor sanding and the like.
To a greater extent than ever before, these jobs are being tackled by the owners themselves. This do-it-yourself trend was brought about by the high cost of labor and the scarcity of competent mechanics.
As a result, much of the $265,000 spent in the year(.iiv Rappahannock County for home improvements went to local merchants selling paint, hardware, paneling, electrical supplies and such.
93.8%