One of my favorite budgeting tips is to use compatible products. Compatible, generic, comparable; whichever term you prefer, it basically means you are NOT using the “name brand” item, but rather a product of equal quality, but different brand. A recent study by economists at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business found that Americans can save nearly $1 billion … [Read more...] about Buying Generic/Compatible Products: Even Air and Refrigerator Filters!
Hard Water: What is it and How to Reduce It
According to the WQA (Water Quality Association), the most common problem reported by consumers throughout the US is hard water. According to a U.S. Geological Survey, hard water is present in more than 85% of the country. Yikes! What causes hard water More than 60% of the earth’s water is groundwater. As it travels through soil and rock, it picks up minerals (including … [Read more...] about Hard Water: What is it and How to Reduce It
4 Mistakes Homeowners Don’t Know They’re Making
Sometimes we forget how much an easily prevented mistake can cost us. For example, when leaving for home for an extended period of time, I make every attempt to make sure all lights are off to prevent running up the power bill. Except this time, I didn't. Needless to say my next power bill was a lot. It was an easily prevented mistake that costs me a lot of money. That mistake … [Read more...] about 4 Mistakes Homeowners Don’t Know They’re Making
How to Reduce The Bad Smell from Tap Water
Does your water smell bad? This is a question many of us can answer with an emphatic “yes”. The smell of rotten eggs, sulfur, chlorine and other unpleasantness is a common problem for far too many. It’s a shame that the solution to this problem for many people is “I’m not drinking tap water anymore, I’m using just bottled water!” Yeah, good luck with … [Read more...] about How to Reduce The Bad Smell from Tap Water
How to Create a Budget
When I went away to college, my parents told me to “make a budget”. When I graduated from college, my parents told me to “make a budget. When I was planning my wedding, my parents told me to “make a budget.” When we were looking to buy our first home, my parents told me to… you guessed it, “make a budget.” By this time in my life I should probably be an expert on budgeting, … [Read more...] about How to Create a Budget
