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A Comprehensive Guide: Essentials Every Home Should Have

Koupon Karen

Start with the basics Creating a comfortable and functional home starts with the basics – a kitchen that works, plumbing that functions properly, and a heating system that can keep up with changing temperatures. These elements are what make a house a home and are necessary for our daily routines. Your safety is worth the effort!

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10 Ways to Transform Your Home into an Eco-Friendly Haven

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You should also perform regular checks on your home’s plumbing system and see if there are any leaks and other damage. Speaking of the power of the sun, you should definitely line-dry your clothes more. Not only will this reduce your energy consumption, but it will also make a lot of your clothes last longer. Don’t Waste Food.

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Charmin 1 Roll at CVS and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Extensive tests show that when Charmin is used as intended in a properly functioning plumbing system, it shouldn’t cause plumbing problems. Related Stories Keep Your Clothes Smelling Great with Downy and Giveaway Giveaway Winners Unilever Spreads are Good to Know and Giveaway #G2KHoliday. Enter the Giveaway!

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Needs vs. Wants – Which Is Which?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A lot of you would classify indoor plumbing, central heat, grocery money and gasoline as ‘needs’ But wait, are they really always needs? On wash day, she built a wood fire out in the yard under a big iron cauldron to heat water to wash her clothing. Absolutely not! My Grandmother was born in 1898. She lived on a farm.

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I Am Rich Because….

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Indoor plumbing. We don’t need servants to light our lamps, wash and dry our clothing, clean our dishes, fire up the stove or stand and fan us in the summer time. We also have the luxury of having our food prepared for us. Of course, Mom let us little kids use a chamber pot at night so we didn’t get lost in the dark.

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How Pinterest Can Save You Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Some of the projects I’ve completed have included a custom shelving unit made only from plumbing pipes and hand-cut pine boards, lighting fixtures, picture frames that double as thermostat covers, pillows and even a hand-stenciled rug that resides in my bedroom that I happily walk on each day. Are you a fan of Pinterest?

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Experience Based Graduation Gifts

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While money, electronics, a special book or clothing are all welcomed, an experienced based gift might provide special insight into their future for your young graduates. Simply going away from civilization, away from indoor plumbing, central heat and air, paved roads and technology for a week will give them an exceptional taste of the past.