Saving Cents With Sense
JUNE 5, 2013
While a lot of people try taking big steps – selling their large homes and moving into smaller ones, for example – there are also a number of smaller steps that can be taken to cut down your costs. For example, set the timer on your thermostat so that you do not pay to cool the house while nobody is at home to enjoy that expensive, cold air.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Here are a few examples of employment options available for those interested in pursuing a green job: Home Energy Auditor. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the green energy sector, there are jobs available in a number of different areas for a varying degree of skill sets.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 23, 2012
Examples: Your brother drives a long distance truck and can take on riders. Examples: The church youth group goes on a month long mission to help tornado victims rebuild in multiple areas across the country. Examples: Show your graduates what it is like to live homeless or poorly or with illness. Change their environment.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
An example of a ‘want’ is your toddler lusting after the Baby Alive! A lot of you would classify indoor plumbing, central heat, grocery money and gasoline as ‘needs’ But wait, are they really always needs? What is a need? Don’t need it, we’ve used an outhouse all our lives.
Saving Cents With Sense
JUNE 18, 2014
For example, the average homeowner isn’t going to be able to troubleshoot and repair major plumbing and electrical problems. For example, replacing an old faucet on the kitchen sink with newer hardware will save the labor costs of hiring a plumber and may be easy enough to do yourself. Proactive Home Maintenance.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 29, 2013
As an example, on the local Craigslist, there was a Maax Keystone White Soaker tub for $200 OBO, brand new. While I wouldn’t recommend doing things that obviously need a professional, such as plumbing and electrical work, there are many things that you can do to save money on your renovations.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
For example, you might pay more if you live in a neighborhood with a high crime rate or an area prone to hurricanes. Certain upgrades — such as updating an electrical or plumbing system — could lower homeowners insurance costs. This covers medical bills for anyone injured on your property, no matter who’s at fault.
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