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Save Money With DIY Home Repairs

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Every homeowner knows their home is a major investment that needs to be protected with maintenance and repairs, but not everyone knows how to perform home maintenance and professionals are expensive. How Much Can You Save? Proactive Home Maintenance. Really Simple DIY Home Projects. Frugal home improvement'

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Great Ways To Save Money On Energy Bills At Home

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Did you know you can compare energy prices and save on your energy bills online! The cost of running a home has become much more expensive and most people are finding more and more of their income going towards household bills, particularly their energy bills. Leaving electronic items on standby is a huge waste of energy.

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Simple Things You Can Do to Be Environmentally Friendly and Save Money

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So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. I’ve even read that some people wear long johns at home to endure lower heating temperatures, but we haven’t done that.

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Protect Your Home – Don’t Go Without Home Insurance

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It was a beautiful vacation home , that belonged to what appeared to be an affluent family from out-of-town. The home was on the water, within a well-known gated community that most couldn’t afford. When the house burned down, the community learned that the owners of the home didn’t have insurance on it.

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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

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While they may have had to buy used in the early days of their marriage, they now likely have enough money to buy new, but they choose not to. Buying used isn’t just for those who want to save money. Our home is filled with items we bought used. I saved hundreds of dollars this way. Electronics.

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

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And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet. By eating your leftovers, you are saving money and avoiding the land fills.

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5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time

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Sharing power tools and other electronic devices will cut down on the production of these difficult to dispose of items. Buying automobiles, electronics, furniture, and home appliances second hand is easier than ever with the rise of online auction sites. You are also saving money by not having to go buy a brand new product.