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“Energy Efficient” Could Be Worse for the Environment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Manufacturing larger products costs more energy, both in your home and in transportation costs. If it breaks, consider taking it in to get a repair. For the dryer, always make sure the lint traps are clean and it is ventilated properly, so that motor will last longer, too.

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How We Saved in April 2017

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We Shopped for New Home Owners/Auto Insurance. I had not shopped around for home owners and auto insurance quotes in YEARS. Upon more online research, my husband felt the new repair would be beyond his ability, so we started looking on Craigslist. Fortunately, my 17 year old dryer still works like a charm. Shame on ME!

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Do You Have A Plan for Replacing Your Appliances?

Family Balance Sheet

This September we will be celebrating 10 years in our home. Upon moving in, we needed a washer, dryer and refrigerator. The home came with central air conditioning and when we had it serviced last summer, the technician estimated that the unit was probably 15 - 20 years old. The house came with very few appliances.

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Nicole’s Nickels Greatest Holiday Gifts of 2012: Gifts for Adults

Nicoles Nickels

Product Name: Infusium 23 Repair & Renew Collection (Shampoo, Conditioner, Leave-In Treatment). Repair & Renew Shampoo thoroughly cleanses to remove residue and buildup while nourishing from root to tip. Repair & Renew Shampoo thoroughly cleanses to remove residue and buildup while nourishing from root to tip.

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DIY - Washing Machine Repair

Family Balance Sheet

As a wedding gift, my parents bought me and my husband a brand new washer and dryer. On Saturday, we arrived home after a week's vacation with extended family. When my husband got home from work on Monday, we replaced the part, cleaned up the machine and turned it on. Until Saturday. It drained right away.

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Season Of Sharing Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway – Day 5 – Stocking Stuffers!

Nicoles Nickels

Awaken your senses and brighten your home with the crisp, sun-drenched scent of Kitchen Citrus Bliss. The Heel Rescue Foot Cream is specially formulated to penetrate, moisturize, and repair even the toughest cracks and callouses. This single rag cleaning system is washer safe, dryer safe and bleachable.

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Stop & Shop Weekly Ad and Coupon Matchups: Week 12/30 to 1/5/17

Coupons Do Work

Bounce Dryer Sheets, 90 - 105 ct - $4.99. - $0.50/1 Bounce Dryer Sheets, 90 - 105 ct. Home Supplies. 1 Colgate Total Daily Repair Toothpaste; Includes 3 oz or Larger Only; No More Than 4 Identical Coupons For The Same Product In The Same Day. - $0.75/1 Save $7.00 wyb $20.00 on participating products. 01/14/17). .

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