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Friday, August 2, 2019

Clark’s DIY Project: Patio flooring

What do you do when you’re trying to sell a house and you need to make some small fixes before it goes on the market?

Well, if you’re Clark Howard, you go to Costco — naturally!

How Clark fixed up his old patio

Clark purchased his first house about 40 years ago and has kept it as a rental property for years. When he recently decided to sell the property, the shabby patio was an area of concern. He didn’t want it to be a distraction to potential buyers.

However, his realtor informed him that he could fix up the patio with a simple product available at Costco. Sounds like a win-win for Clark!

Clark purchased a pack of linkable outdoor tiles to place over the existing pavement to see if it would actually make the patio look better.

Here’s how it went:

To complete the project, Clark had to buy 12 packs of tile for around $300 to fully cover the patio floor. He spent an additional $76 for the outdoor furniture.

Do you have any DIY home improvement tricks? Let us know in the comments below!

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Best rewards credit cards: Team Clark’s picks

If you’re searching for the best rewards credit card, money expert Clark Howard says remember just two words: cash back!

“No one can tell you where you can and can’t spend your cash,” Clark says. “The best cards pay you 2% cash back on everything you do, automatically. It’s so simple!”

Although Clark likes cash back the best, many people prefer cards with large welcome bonuses to earn points or miles for travel.

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Best rewards credit cards: Team Clark’s picks

Finding a new rewards credit card requires you to think about your spending and the rewards you want. I’ve reviewed hundreds of the latest offers and selected seven of the best overall picks.

Best rewards credit cards: Table of contents

Remember, rewards credit cards are for people who avoid interest charges by always paying their statement balance in full.

If you ever need to carry a balance, then you shouldn’t worry about earning rewards and instead focus on finding a low-interest credit card. This aligns with Clark’s credit card philosophy.

Read on to compare our picks for best rewards credit cards and let us know your favorite in the comments below…

Citi Double Cash – 18 month BT offer

If you just want a lot of cash back on all of your purchases, this card makes sense. Welcome bonus None Rewards 1% cash back at the time of purchase and another 1% when you pay, for up to 2% total Annual fee None Advantages
  • No annual fee
  • High rate of return
Drawbacks
  • No sign-up bonus
  • 3% foreign transaction fee

Learn more: Citi Double Cash review