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What Do You Tolerate to Save Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It does however, reportedly save on the electric bill. On the other hand, when the door spring on my super quiet dishwasher broke, rendering the unit unusable, I had the repairman look at it quickly. I went without a dishwasher for years and years and years and vowed never to do so again. Where not to tolerate broken.

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Save Money with an Organized Approach to Home Maintenance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For simple issues, a bleach and water mixture will do the trick. Inspect all water lines at least monthly—in the refrigerator, faucet, disposal/dishwasher connections, etc. Check for cracks, which could indicate structural problems. Fill any visible openings with a flexible caulking. Check for mold/mildew. Check water lines.

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Crystal (owner of Budgeting in the Fun Stuff) wrote about how she annually contacts her cable/internet supplier to get reductions in her bill – step by step. Most of what he did was to hose down the outdoor filter – and write us a bill for upwards of $100. Dealing With Government Entities.