Category Archives: Around the House
Repurpose Your Toothbrush Around the House
Do you have a drawer full of old toothbrushes? Don’t toss them out just yet. They’ve done their dental duty but they can serve you well in other ways! Use a toothbrush to clean artificial flowers and plants, costume jewelry, combs, shower tracks, crevices between tiles, and around faucets. Also clean computer keyboards, can-opener [...]
Harness the Sun to Save Money this Summer
Sunlight is powerful, providing both light and heat. Think consciously about how the sun is affecting the temperature inside your home, depending on what time of year it is. In the summer, lower your window shades and close your blinds to keep your home cooler. Spend more time in cooler rooms, typically on the north side of the [...]
Skip the Wash, Freeze Your Jeans!
If you’re denim connoisseur like me, then you have a solid collection of jeans in your bedroom at home. It’s not that I go out and buy a new pair every month, it’s that I try my best to preserve them and keep them looking new for as long as possible. I may be a [...]
Honor Earth Day and Save Money Along the Way
April 22nd is Earth Day! The day in which everyone is supposed to celebrate and honor the Earth and its natural environment. For some, Earth Day is just another day in the process of living a green, eco-friendly life. For others, Earth Day symbolizes the one day of the year that they go the extra-mile [...]
Tips to Avoid Extra Costs at Move-Out
To avoid damaging the walls and incurring extra costs when you move out of your rented condo or apartment home, there are some great tricks to hanging your artwork around your home without the use of nails. From the bedroom to the living room, bathroom to the kitchen, here are my favorite ways to affix [...]
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