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If you purchased your home as a two-income family, the prospect of living on only one income can be daunting if not downright scary.
But don’t despair if a sudden job loss, a new baby, or some other life circumstance is putting you in that position. Take a deep breath, take some time to consider, and review these tips from Parents Magazine:
Cut back – This may seem elementary, but many couples who have been living with spare cash may not have a clue where to start. Begin by keeping a written a...
You may be working really hard at eating healthier but, try as you might, you just can’t consume all your fruits and veggies before they go bad. For those of us who can’t fit in frequent trips to the grocery store or farm stand, it can be frustrating—and costly—to watch your fresh produce get soft or moldy at the end of every week.
According to the editors at Real Simple, however, you might just be storing your fruits and vegetables the wrong way. Try the following strategies to help preserve...
You’ve heard the warnings about global warming, you feel compassion for stranded polar bears and you worry about overwhelming the landfills. As a homeowner, you may not be ready for composting, but there are ways to become an eco-friendlier household.
Ecologists provide simple but useful tips that even the laziest activist can use to do their part in helping the environment:
Cut down on water use. Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth. Drink tap water in reusable containers instead of plas...
If you’re trying to reduce the clutter inside your home or getting ready to move, a storage unit can be a helpful asset. There are options to choose from that can house everything from a few boxes of clothes and knick-knacks to appliances and cars. However, choosing between these options can be overwhelming. Use this guide to help you find the right storage unit for your possessions.
Types of storage
There are generally two types of storage units: self-storage and full-service. Each has its pr...
Your kitchen floor gets a lot of wear and tear. It takes a beating from everything from shoes to spills. So what are the best and worst flooring materials for your kitchen? If you're moving into a new home or thinking of redesigning your current kitchen, here are a few things to consider.
Laminate: popular and durable
This may be the most popular type of flooring today, not just for the kitchen but throughout the house. Laminate has the look of hardwood but is much more durable. It is also easy...
From the refrigerator to the dishwasher, your home appliances help make life a little more manageable. However, you may not stop to think about how long you’ve owned these devices until it’s too late. Use this guide to learn about the life spans of your home’s appliances and ways you can make them last longer.
How to determine an appliance’s age
If your home came equipped with appliances, you might be a little lost when it comes to knowing exactly how old they are. However, you can look up an...
A cellphone bill is an expense almost everyone has to pay each month. Even if you set up automatic payments to make paying it easier, it’s still money you have to come up with monthly—and it can be a big bill.
Here are five ways to lower your cellphone bill:
Switch to no contract. One of the big costs of a contract plan with your phone provider is paying a subsidized price so that you can get the latest phone every two years. Some companies run the contract for 30 months, which lowers the payme...
