Tag: Save Money
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Humidity in the Summer
Humidity is an oft-overlooked aspect of keeping your home more comfortable. Summer can bring high humidity, which works against your body’s natural cooling functions. When there’s no more room for more moisture in the air, there’s no room for your sweat to evaporate and give you relief from the heat. Tackling humidity in the home…
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Light Bulbs
When the first commercially popular light bulbs came out, they contained a carbon filament that emitted light by being heated with electricity passing through them, and the glass bulb had the air removed to prevent the carbon filament from burning up. As time went on, improvements came out, such as tungsten filaments and halogen fill…
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Fixing a Slip-Fit Sink Drain
Whether you have a drain that’s popped off or an old chrome drain that’s finally corroded, knowing how to do a basic sink repair will save you time and money. Drains from a sink are not under an appreciable amount of pressure, so slip-fit drains have become the norm. These drains are assembled using parts…
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Soup Swap
Soup is a fantastic meal, but the production involved necessitates making a large batch. This leads to eating the same soup for many meals, which may not be very appealing. Instead, consider contacting your friends, family, and neighbors for a soup swap. Everyone prepares a soup and divvies it up, and then everyone takes a…
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Tome of Home Knowledge
Knowledge is power, and knowing about your appliances and home will arm you against any sort of issues you may encounter. Gather anything you may have into a binder for reference later when the situation calls for it. When bought from new, appliances come with manuals, but they often are able to be gotten from…
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Dishwasher Usage
Dishwashers are a fantastic way to save time, water, and energy. Basically an almost-perfect appliance, these wonder machines wash and dry your dishes efficiently, all while freeing you up to do anything else. Even countertop and rolling floor models for space-constrained users are available. There are a few catches and ways to optimize performance, both…
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Pasta Hacks
One way to save water, energy, and time is with a couple of shortcuts when cooking pasta. With the majority of dry pasta such as macaroni, you can put your pasta into a dry pan, then add water until the pasta is just submerged. Then, bring the pot up to a boil. Be sure to…
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Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fans provide an inexpensive way to adjust the comfort of your home without having to adjust the thermostat. During the hot summer months, a ceiling fan is a great way to beat the heat by blowing down and cooling you directly. In winter, it may not seem to make much sense to use a…