There’s a good chance that grocery shopping isn’t one of your favorite leisure activities. Most of us prefer to get in and out of the store as quickly as possible without any annoying return trips for forgotten items. The key to a quick, efficient and frugal grocery store trip is taking the time to develop a complete, organized shopping list. Here’s how: Make a master … [Read more...] about We’ve perfected grocery shopping
An introduction to the EPA’s WaterSense program
Though over 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is water, only one percent of that water is safe for human use. With an ever-increasing population and the subsequent demand for fresh water, it is imperative that we use what water we have efficiently and effectively. That’s why WaterSense, a partnership program formed in 2006 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, aims to … [Read more...] about An introduction to the EPA’s WaterSense program
How to save money in the laundry room
Although laundry may not seem like a significant expense in the grand scheme of your yearly budget, the laundry room is by far one of the most energy and money-guzzling rooms in the home. The average American family does nearly 400 loads of laundry per year, and with all those loads come the costs of electricity, water, laundry detergent, fabric softener and all the other … [Read more...] about How to save money in the laundry room
Four Simple Housekeeping Tips
Keeping the house clean on a daily basis can feel like a constant struggle. We all want to live in a space that’s clean and orderly, but keeping it that way can be a real challenge. By sticking to a weekly chore schedule, you can avoid those exhausting marathon weekend cleaning binges and enjoy a tidy, fresh-smelling home all week long. Here are a few ways how: Clean a Little … [Read more...] about Four Simple Housekeeping Tips
What shouldn’t go down your bathroom drains
No one thinks much about bathroom drains until they get clogged. A clogged toilet is never fun, but some people don’t realize that the things they flush, like paper towels and wet wipes, can easily cause a backup. For showers, baths and sinks, body hair is the biggest clogging culprit. So what other things shouldn’t go down bathroom drains? Food. It seems obvious, but … [Read more...] about What shouldn’t go down your bathroom drains
