Posts tagged: save
10 Tips for Decorating on a Budget.
By Chrisjob
Make it beautiful, and make it cheap. Holly Becker has collected ten tips from her own experience of decorating a small one bedroom in Germany. Go and do likewise.
1. Take IKEA seriously.
2. Yard sales!
3. Bargain at flea markets and secondhand stores
4. Share a car.
5. Shop online at places like Craigslist, Ebay, and Amazon
6. Do it yourself.
7. Bundle your services like phone, internet, and cable.
8. Recycle and repurpose.
9. Switch » READ MORE
110 Ways to Save Money by Going Green.
By ChrisjobIt's hip, it's good for the environment, and even corporations like WalMart and Pepsi are getting into it...and, it can save you money. Inhabitots points out ten ways that living more eco-friendly can use less of the earth AND your resources.
1. PLANT A VEGETABLE GARDEN.
2. HOST A BLACKOUT!
3. HOST A TOY EXCHANGE.
4. MAKE YOUR OWN ART SUPPLIES.
5. CHECK OUT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY
6. ORGANIZE A MAGAZINE COOP
7. USE CLOTH NAPKINS
8. GO THRIFT » READ MORE
Curbly Recession Busters: Make Your Own Modern Area Rug
By ModHomeEcTeacher
If you're in a pinch for a fresh, modern looking area rug, and are feeling frustrated by your choices at the local home improvement outlets, just make your own and and save $$$... » READ MORE
Top 20 Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store
By DIY Maven
20. List it. Instead of listing everything you THINK you need, first plan your meals for the week and then buy the ingredients you’ll ACTUALLY need to make them. By doing so, experts say you just might save up to 41% on your grocery bill.
19. Eat first. This tried and true hint bears repeating, as going to the grocery story hungry is the primary reason we buy on impulse.
18. Skip the processed food. Not only are they not good for you, they cost » READ MORE
When Saving for Your First Home, "Every Penny Counts."
By ChrisjobHave a looksee at this article from Sunday's New York Times. (Yes, I did complete the crossword puzzle.)
Unfortunately, the article concludes, there's no magic involved. Spend less, and save more, and when you want to make a purchase, continually remind yourself, "I want a home."
How to Save Money on Laundry Day
By DIY Maven
Have you ever found yourself with a couple loads of washing to do but you only have enough supplies to do one of them? I have, and over the years I’ve come up with a few things to get the job done without having to drive to the store for detergent and such. Now, I use these ideas to save money.
First: Pre-Treat
When the Spray 'n Wash bottle starts shootin’ blanks, fill it with water to about three inches from it’s top. Fill the rest up with your » READ MORE
save money-cool gadget
By megrockstarIm always looking for ways to save money plus I looove gadgets/ new technology(hey, call me a geek!). I came accross this and I thought y'all might have some interest. This is a way to actually calculate your waste daily to electric bills.Tons of goodies on this site!
enjoy
http://www.gaiam.com/retail/product/17-0320
Save money this winter on your electric heating: get rid of that ugly baseboard heater
By alexrussell
The trouble with baseboard heaters is complex. They are both ugly and they use a lot of electricity to keep a room warm. You really need a heater that moves the air and heats a room quickly. The answer is to replace that baseboard heater with an electric wall heater, and you'd be surprised how easy it can be to do this job yourself.
A wall heater is a single unit that sits inside the wall and forces hot air throughout the room with a fan. It » READ MORE