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Fossil Fuel Alternatives: Biofuel vs. Electric

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Drivers of electric cars still rely primarily on at-home charging stations. It can also give the car a boost for better acceleration, which is especially helpful when driving on a steep incline. 10 Ways to Slash Your Electric Bill. The engine charges the battery and extends the car’s battery life.

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Delicious Southern Eating with Glory Foods and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Bill” Williams, along with three partners, Dan Charna, Iris Cooper and Garth Henley, launched Glory Foods in 1989. The vision for this food company, steeped in generations of Southern-style recipes and flavors, came to the table during a friendly discussion about holiday dinner preparation. Glory Foods Fried Apple Cornbread Muffins.

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Refresh Your Roof for Less Than $50

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The black color will hold the heat longer, causing your attic to get warmer and your cooling bill to get bigger. I found a bleach pump sprayer at Home Depot. We have a 2300 square foot home with a large steeped roof on the north facing side. How to clean off the algae and moss. A garden hose. Bleach and water.

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3 Travel Destinations for your Fall Calendar: East Coast Edition

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

Must drink: Home of #FlannelFridays, Harpoon Brewery in nearby Windsor. You can witness the making of craft beer, and also choose from a rotating list of brews you might not be able to find in your beer cooler at home. Must take home: Cheese. We suggest Billings Farm – you’ll meet the cows personally. Pack a cooler.

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Are You Planning For Aging in Place?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Prepare your home. These are some changes you may need to consider to allow you to function at home with impaired physical abilities. Are there steps are steep inclines that need to be changed? Is there a place to allow for easy bill paying, records filing, etc? Getting in and out of the house. Yep, we have that too.

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Reader Question: How Much Money Do I Need To Buy My First Home?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After all, there’s no point moving into your dream home if you can’t afford to pay the bills or put food on the table! What if this is just too steep to be achievable for you? Closing costs can be as much as 20 per cent of the purchase price, for example. Don’t forget about living expenses too.

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Best Credit Cards – December 2023

Savings Corner

Top balance transfer credit cards BankAmericard® credit card: 0% Intro APR for 18 billing cycles for purchases, and for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days of opening your account. It’s a versatile card, but use it just for gas and you’ll earn an impressive 5% back per billing cycle, up to $500 spent — for no annual fee.