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7 Tips to Conserve Water and Save Money

Family Balance Sheet

Use water collected from dehumidifier to water your garden and flower pots. In the summer, our basement gets very damp and musty, so we run a dehumidifier constantly. This Shower Water and Energy Use Calculator will give you an idea of how much water you are using based on your own personal inputs. Limit shower time.

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Save Money with an Organized Approach to Home Maintenance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Reduce fire risk and give your dryer a break: Not only should you already be emptying the lint trap before each new load, you should also be regularly cleaning the main exhaust vent and hose. If necessary, run a dehumidifier or install a sump pump or an interior drain system. Basement Maintenance: Clean the dryer vent. Keep it dry!

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DIY Ways to Save on Summer Cooling Costs for Your Home

Saving Cents With Sense

Awnings that can be rolled up or down give you the choice of letting in the sun versus keeping the windows in the shade. Use a dehumidifier in the summer to pull moisture out of the air in the house. For an evergreen tree option, consider the Eastern White Pine and ‘Green Giant’ arborvitae to create a hedge to shade your home.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We will be away at the time the risk is the highest so we are working on getting our furniture in our basement propped up on blocks as well as running dehumidifiers. Wealth Informatics gives us 23 ways we can have fun on a date. Five Cent Nickel gives us alternatives to lending money to family and friends. Managing Money.

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Top Amazon Deals 12/10/15: LeapFrog Tablets 50% Off!

Saving Cents With Sense

I’m going to be giving you a list each day of Amazon deals, which includes the daily Gold Box Deals, Lightning Deals, and ongoing deals. 9 am EST: Ivation IVADM35 Powerful Thermo-Electric Dehumidifier. Holiday deals are here! There are some great deals each day and I want to help you find them! Prime Early Access Deal.

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Top Amazon Deals 12/9/15: Cold Weather Accessories (Stocking Stuffers) Starting at $7 + More

Saving Cents With Sense

I’m going to be giving you a list each day of Amazon deals, which includes the daily Gold Box Deals, Lightning Deals, and ongoing deals. 9:40 am EST: Whynter RPD-302W Energy Star Portable Dehumidifier, 30-Pint. Holiday deals are available at Amazon, including their 12 Days of Deals. Prime Early Access Deal.