Energy savings is important when it comes to saving money, and many home improvements can generate substantial energy savings that lower utility bills (or stabilize usage as Technology Driving Up Utility Bills). When we think about saving energy at home, most people assume we're talking about things …
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Why Utilities Give Poor Customer Service?
When your family pet destroys something, you know it's your responsibility and you have to fix it. When our puppy chewed through cable wires, we had to do it before watching TV again, so we didn't waste much time replacing the cable. Our other dog chewed one leg on the dining room table ans we …
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Save Money with Preventive Maintenance
Houses need ongoing maintenance like a car. Car owners know they need to take their car in for oil changes, which include a new oil filter. Your furnace also needs it's filter changed periodically to insure your heating system works efficiently. There are 100s of home repair books to pick from but …
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Be Careful When Cancelling Your Utilities
Utility companies serve thousands of customers and you represent just one customer! They have processes to manage their business as cost effectively as possible but that doesn't always include great customer service, and unfortunately it often means that you are paying for something you never …
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Recycling: Yard Sale Tips to Save $$
When our children are small, they grow through several clothing sizes each year so it's challenging to stay one size ahead with the right clothes and toys. I remember fondly driving around my neighborhood on Saturday mornings searching for treasures to keep my 2 boys busy with new, gently used …
Cleaning $aves Carpets & Furniture
Most homeowners find it easier to hire a carpet cleaning service to clean their carpets. Many homeowners don't realize they can and should, clean their upholstered furniture at the same time as they're getting the carpets done. While you're going to pay for this service, it will also help you extend …
