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Money Matters: Brilliant Hacks to Consider Before Purchasing a New Home

Motherhood Moments

In most cases, if you’re asking is a home warranty worth it , the answer is yes if you consider that the average price to fix an air conditioner or repair an HVAC system can be upwards of $5000 or more. Keep in mind that a home warranty will be an extra expense each month, but it may be well worth it for peace of mind.

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How We’re Saving Money On Water Even Though We Live in the Desert

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Strategies We’re Using to Conserve Water. We do have two trees, but they are well established and thus far have done fine without regular watering. Collect air conditioning condensation. On the side of our house, we have a spout that slowly drips out water condensation from the air conditioner.

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15 Ways to Make a Positive Environmental Impact

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use fabric bags. Use bags that are made of cotton and are durable and washable. Use reusable water bottles. Use natural detergents and cleaners. They work really well in cold water and get your clothes just as clean. We make our own using a few simple ingredients of washing soda , soap flakes, and borax.

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How to Go Green Witout Going Broke

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When you do shop, make sure you use a list and that you only buy what you need that will not only save you money, it will also help the environment. Air conditioner units have a similar lifespan, so if they were installed at the same time you could be looking at a major expense. You should also prioritize your upgrades.

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Reducing Household Odors with Filtrete

Nicoles Nickels

Filtrete filters capture dust and other allergens to make the air in your home safer to breathe and they also promote airflow in your unit which helps maintain a more consistent temperature in your home and make your air conditioner or heater run more efficiently which means a lower bill to you! and lasts up to 3 months.

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Go Green and Save Money with Energy Efficient Appliances

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

What The Numbers Say According to the Energy Star people, the average US household uses 13% of its total energy bill on running appliances, of which about 8% is attributed to the refrigerator. To put this in perspective, appliances use more power than lighting but less than water heating.

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How to Incorporate Sustainable Living in Schools

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The good thing with implementing eco-friendly initiatives in schools is that they often represent a cost saving as well as helping the planet. Recycling the school’s waste can include establishing composting systems and worm farms to use as fertilizers for the garden.

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