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Drive Wise and Ease Your Pain at the Pump -
 - Joe Cline (406)   
The evening news always finds a way to ruin your appetite. Skyrocketing fuel prices don't help any to alleviate the discomfort. If you are just about at your wits' end trying to fit your gasoline expenses into the budget, try the following tips on how to save on fossil fuel and avoid pain at the... ( added 4 days 2 hours ago.) |
Conserve H20 and Watch Your Savings Grow -
- Joe Cline (406)
It is not enough that you are aware of water being a very important resource. You should also be aware that it is a very scarce resource. In some countries, women walk tens of kilometers to fetch clean water. Before you soak on that bath or let another dripping faucet off the hook, know that when... ( added 4 days 2 hours ago.) |
Dealing with Your Creditors before Bill Collectors Deal with You -
- Teresa Ortiz (10,864)     
Teresa Ortiz  
For many people, this past year brought about financial difficulties they would have never dreamed they would have to deal with.
Gone are the days when a bad credit rating defined those who did not know how to manage their money or those who simply did not care.
As an experienced... ( added 322 days 18 hours ago.) |
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25 Easy Things You Can Do To Make The World a Little Greener -
Barbara Clark (581)   
Barbara Clark
Are you looking for some quick ideas on how to be more environmentally friendly this year? Here are 25 easy ways to make a positive impact on the planet, without making a noticeable impact on your wallet. 1. Replace incandescent bulbs with fluorescent bulbs in your home. If your budget is tight... ( added 1 year 311 days ago.) |
10 Steps to Help the Refrigerator Live Longer -
Donald Grummett (16,353) 
Every summer there are countless refrigerators that die unexpectedly. This is often due to the increase in temperature and the associated humidity. The following are a few suggestions to help your appliance make it through the next summer heat wave.
Don’t use as an air conditioner.... ( added 3 years 170 days ago.) |
How to Choose a Freezer for Your Home -
Donald Grummett (16,353)
The average household freezer is a silent slave. It operates year in and year out, requiring nothing other than a constant supply of electricity. Eventually, though it may need to be replaced. The following are a few considerations that will allow you to make an informed decision about its... ( added 4 years 191 days ago.) |
Understanding Your Laundry Detergent -
Donald Grummett (16,353)
Soap has been around for 5000 years. Both the Egyptians and Babylonians used soap for personal cleaning. Soap then was a mixture of rendered animals fats and ashes. Although its basic principles remain the same, it is now made using a sophisticated chemical and manufacturing process.
During... ( added 4 years 191 days ago.) |
Laundry Detergents and Hair Shampoos -
Dianne Lehmann (5,762)  
Dianne Lehmann
Our lives are defined by our disabilities just as much as they are by our abilities, maybe more so. I can wiggle my tongue back and forth very fast and move my eyes independently of each other. Neither of which actually defines me or counts as any thing special; peculiar maybe, but not special.
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Bar Soaps -
Dianne Lehmann (5,762)
Dianne Lehmann
Lots of Search Warp writers have taken up the persuasive argument challenge. I'm not really certain that I am quite up to that, but I do have a thing or two to say about bar soaps. Well, and other related subjects. I can never leave anything alone.
Over the years, I've used quite a few of... ( added 95 days 7 hours ago.) |
Brenham: Houston Day Trip For Families On A Budget -
Asher Ricard (14,130) 
Asher Ricard
The great thing about Houston is that there are so many day trips for families to enjoy some time away without breaking their budget. Brenham is one of those places that your family is sure to enjoy. There are a multitude of activities to excite the youngest to the oldest. Brenham is located... ( added 245 days 6 hours ago.) |
Canned Tuna Review -
Joel Hirschhorn (2,868)  
Joel Hirschhorn
A very large source of fish for Americans is canned tuna, a billion dollar annual market. Yet this product has undergone serious changes over the years, most of which are distasteful literally and figuratively.
Right now, in these hard economic times, the change that is most galling is the... ( added 245 days 8 hours ago.) |
The Truth About Fluorescent Lighting -
Nancy Daniels (1,481) 
Nancy Daniels
Come 2012, America will begin phasing out incandescent lighting in favor of fluorescent lighting; and, I am disheartened at the brainwashing that has taken hold of the American public in regards to the energy savings that will result from the use of fluorescents. Please understand that I like... ( added 299 days 22 hours ago.) |
Why I Like my Sunbeam Heated Blanket and Why you Should have One -
Teresa Ortiz (10,864)
Teresa Ortiz
For the last 15-years or so, my husband has been trying to talk me into getting a heated blanket. I always had this idea that the wires would feel uncomfortable and with my reputation of being forgetful, I would have visions of burning my house down. Recently, he was working away from home and I... ( added 316 days 19 hours ago.) |
Identity Theft: 3 Shopping Survival Tips -
Mark A Priganc (0) 
I am often amazed at the carefree attitude the majority of shoppers have with their personal information when they are making purchases, wandering about the malls, or seeking financing for that new 60" plasma screen TV.
By the time you finish reading this article you will be adopting safer... ( added 347 days 9 hours ago.) |
Throw Out Those Old Herbs and Spices -
- Arlene Wright-Correll (12,544) 
Arlene Wright-Correll
Oh my goodness! What a terrible thing to say and what a terrible thing to write an article about especially by one of the most frugal person on this planet!
But it is true and necessary if you want your food to be flavored at its best. You work hard to create a delicious, healthy and... ( added 353 days 18 hours ago.) |
The Foul-Smelling Race and a Liberal Dose of Chemicals -
Ieuan Dolby (1,233)  
Ieuan Dolby
It dawned on me the other day that we must be an extremely pongy nation! This realization did not spring on me whilst I searched for oxygen under the runny armpit of some banker on the London Underground or whilst reeling at my own disgusting morning breath but was born from a million and one... ( added 358 days 2 hours ago.) |
Frugal Living For The Whole Family -
Kate Tilmouth (528)
Being single and living a frugal lifestyle isn’t that difficult as you are the only one involved in all the decision-making. However this all changes once you have a partner or if children come along, expanding your family and income requirements. To ensure a more harmonious life and to avoid... ( added 1 year 148 days ago.) |
Are Those Flip Flops Damaging Your Feet and Legs? -
Laura Trahan (38,428)  
Laura Trahan
It is summer in Houston and the flip flops are everywhere. Who am I kidding? The flip flops were out in spring. Flip flops have become a fashion staple and for us who wear them religiously the latest news will be detrimental.
Brace yourself if you are a flip flop lover. A new study released... ( added 1 year 171 days ago.) |
COUNTERFEITING: It’s Not Just About the Benjamins Anymore -
- Stephen McLaughlin (0)
Not all that long ago, when you forked over your cash for tickets to sporting events, what you received in return were small pieces of paper, covered with ink. At the appropriate time, you took these pieces of paper to the gate, handed them to a human being who tore them in half and handed you... ( added 1 year 234 days ago.) |
In Search of a Truely Great Chocolate (a Chocoholic's Journey) -
kevin ashton (850) 
kevin ashton
Being a food writer as well as a chef has its little rewards……… From time to time food companies send me samples of their wares. I know………I know…….it’s a tough thing to keep tasting free stuff but someone has to do it……right? Recently amongst the mix of samples were some downright horrible... ( added 2 years 278 days ago.) |
Choosing The Best School Backpacks -
Catherine Silva (32)
A school backpack (book bag) is something a student uses daily – and choosing a quality one may not be an easy task for any parent. What do you look for? What makes a backpack a “quality backpack"? At first glance every backpack may appear to be strong and long lasting. It is only with usage... ( added 3 years 84 days ago.) |
Why Window Air Conditioners Ice up -
Donald Grummett (16,353)
One of the most frustrating problems with a window air conditioner is if it starts to ice up. For the owner it can be perplexing.
When this problem occurs most people immediately think it is the fault of the refrigerant gas. More often the cause is the result of other difficulties.
It is... ( added 3 years 117 days ago.) |
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Benefits of Log Homes -
TC Thorn (140)
Today's log homes can be just as big and luxurious as traditional stick-built homes, and they've got something your neighbor's home doesn't: logs. What kid didn't dream of having a lot home (or maybe a log tree fort) out in the woods somewhere? Well, some adults share that dream.
Whether you... ( added 3 years 118 days ago.) |
Air Conditioning Options for Your Home -
EHarbor (423)
As the summer sun begins to make for beautiful days of camping, swimming, and picnics, it’s always nice to come home to an inviting cool home to relax in after a day in the heat. Unfortunately, not everyone owns or can afford central air conditioning for their home, apartment, or office. Not to... ( added 3 years 162 days ago.) |
Why You Choose One Light Fixture Over Another -
chris dodd (24)
Before you purchase any lamp or light fixture ask yourself: Where do I want to place the light and what is it’s purpose? If I asked my husband this he would say to make things brighter my answer to this is “well Dah". Choosing its purpose and placement will determine the style and its function.... ( added 3 years 192 days ago.) |
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