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Save Money with an Organized Approach to Home Maintenance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In an effort to navigate the home maintenance waters successfully, I created the following checklist for how homeowners can organize their efforts and save money at the same time. Doing so ensures your appliance will last its intended lifespan and helps reduce fire threat. Clean appliances regularly. Check water lines.

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Competing With Yourself To Save On Utility Bills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I view each month’s bill – whether it be from the water company, the electric utility, or the natural gas provider – as a way to gauge how well I am doing in my efforts to both conserve energy and save money. How much money do I get to keep in my bank account this month? Were my showers shorter?

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How to Cut Out Unnecessary Spending

Saving Cents With Sense

Saving money isn’t a walk in the park, and what sounds like such an easy task is often anything but. If you’re finding that putting away money is next to impossible, it’s time you look for ways to get rid of unnecessary spending that could be depleting your accounts. Leave the Card at Home. Your Utility Bill.