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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Gender equality. Dad didn’t just preach that boys and girls were equal, he demonstrated it. He taught himself how to build and built his own garage. As he learned about the market, he shared with me via a newsletter (hand written) that he created and distributed to his adult kids and their spouses.

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Why Buying Green Is Not Always Eco-Friendly.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A giant pool, waterfalls, a 7 car garage, a dock for a yacht, 11 bathrooms, and 15,000 square feet of living space. Not all “green” is created equal. A few years back I received a press release about a “green” mansion that some billionaire was building. How in the world is that considered green? If so, what did you replace?

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5 DIY Spring Cleaning Tricks

Saving Cents With Sense

Tub/Tile Cleaner: Mix equal parts white vinegar and the dishwashing liquid of your choice in a spray bottle. If you have oil stains in your garage, you can try using the old tried-and-true kitty litter approach. Simply m ix the vinegar and baking soda in the water. If you don’t like the smell, add your favorite essential oil.

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Meet Amanda & Daniel. They Paid Off $68,000 in Debt in 8 Months.

Family Balance Sheet

We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. Daniel took on an extra job doing support work for an online company that he could do from home.

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Save Taxes: Negotiate A Reduction in Your Assessed Value

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Improvements (such as a new garage or patio) or deterioration (such as hail damage to your siding). In my county, you can choose an informal hearing with the assessor or a hearing with the Board of Equalization. What can cause assessed value to change? Real estate market movement. How do I know if assessed value has changed?

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Explore Harrisburg PA This Summer

Family Balance Sheet

Equally balanced presentations are humanistic in nature without bias to Union or Confederate Causes." There is no admission charge, but you might have to pay to park at a nearby parking garage. Prices vary depending on the act. Admission prices range from $8-$10, depending on age. Date: June 20, 2013 from 10 am to 9 pm.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

You might start working weekends out of your garage, but as your business takes off, you’ll be well on your way to your own shop and a brand new, full-time career doing what you love. Better yet, grab your equally qualified, eager-to-teach friends and establish a full-service tutoring business. Take a page from Harp Design Co.