It's an overused saying now, but winter is coming! You should be prepared for when the cold weather hits by keeping the outside air flowing through your old windows to a minimum and keeping as much warmth inside as possible. Let's face it, the best option to solve the problem of old drafty …
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How I Cut $948 on my Internet and Phone Bill
People who know me well, know I really hate finding out that I have paid or am paying too much for a product or service like cable internet or home phone. It's enough to drive me crazy. It's a fine balance not letting small items take up your time, but I'm also a big proponent of reviewing your …
Cheaper Soil, Mix & Mulch for your Spring Gardening and Landscaping
When spring rolls around, it's time to start cutting the grass, filling the flower beds and planting your gardens. You're probably used to seeing big yellow (or other coloured) bags of soil dropped on people's driveways. Highly convenient for your seasonal landscaping projects and an easy way to …
Practical Ways to Save Money at the Gas Pump – Bonus Tips for the Ultra Cheap
Fuel costs seem to always be rising! Everyone wants to save money on gas, but nobody wants to line up half an hour for cheap gas. Carpooling may not always be an option for you, and most people don't want to buy a new car purely for fuel-efficiency. Here are some of the more practical tips to …
Find Cheaper Appliance Parts and Maybe even Fix it Yourself!
Recently our refrigerator suddenly decided that it just didn't want to pour water anymore! Well actually that's not entirely true... the plastic actuator arm you push the cup against was so old it just snapped off, probably from hard water build-up. So you could still pour water... it just became …
A Cheap Alternative to Diaper Genie Refill Packs
Parents everywhere would probably agree that the Diaper Genie/diaper pail (or whatever brand you have) is a great invention. The simple convenience it offers of just being able to roll up a diaper and toss it in the bin next to you, versus running a diaper out to the garage or (please no) leaving it …