In Winter, set thermostat at 68 degrees. At bedtime or when out for the day, set thermostat at 60 degrees. Clean radiators & replace furnace filters a few times a year. Clean bulbs and fixtures of dirt and dust. Use … [continue reading]

Especially during the summer months video rental places run specials. So when you go to rent movies, be sure and check it out. Most places offer bonuses of a free rental for every so many rentals. Sometimes it is cheaper … [continue reading]

Do you ride the bus? If so, it may be cheaper to buy a pass than to pay as you go. It may not save you much each time, but it does add up.

Kelly Services is not the only place for temp work. Check your phone book for temporary employment agencies near you. If your skills are in high demand, you can earn more than you would answering phones. There are also chances … [continue reading]

You can make your own dip for potato chips, if you are allowed to eat it. Buy dried onion soup and mix it with sour cream or yogurt. It may not be less expensive, but it sure tastes better than … [continue reading]

You may recall an article about getting scrap paper from your local printer. Many give it away, others may charge a little. Another use for the smaller pieces are to make your own self-adhesive notes. Walmart sells a restickable adhesive … [continue reading]

If you have an older printer that uses ribbons, you may be able to re-ink them. If they can be rewound, you should be able to rewind the tape and apply re-inking to it and re-use. Printer cartridges may be … [continue reading]

Oops! Your fitted sheet keeps popping off your mattress. Here are two ideas. You could sew elastic on the corners to keep it on. Or you could put a pair of men’s large suspenders and put them under your mattress, … [continue reading]

Want to bring some culture to your children? Call your local community theatre to see if they offer free or low-cost dress rehearsals. Often if they know it’s for education purposes they will make exceptions for groups. Better yet, get … [continue reading]