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
Money-Saving Tips & Tricks
Five Tools to Monitor Your Water Usage
Water is a resource that is becoming more scarce by the year. Home water usage can be difficult to predict, making it challenging to conserve as much water as you might like. Instead of just turning on the tap and hoping for the best, consider incorporating these techie tools in your quest to minimize your water bill. 1. Efergy ShowerTime Digital Water Saving Energy Monitor … [Read more...] about Five Tools to Monitor Your Water Usage
Tips for buying appliances at garage sales
Whether you’re moving into your first home or looking to replace an old, broken-down appliance in your current one, garage sales can be a treasure trove of gently used appliances at much lower prices than those sold at retailers. Before venturing out in search of a good sale in the wee hours of a Saturday morning, consider a few tips and tricks to ensure you make a garage sale … [Read more...] about Tips for buying appliances at garage sales
How to clean your microfiber furniture
Microfiber furniture is a great choice—it’s aesthetically pleasing, comfortable to sit on and stain-resistant. However, in a household of high use and pets, that stain resistance can fade. When those stains do eventually overcome the resistance of the fabric, however, it can be an extremely difficult fabric to clean. Water leaves marks on the fabric, so traditional furniture … [Read more...] about How to clean your microfiber furniture
5 spring appliance upgrades for a more efficient home
Once a year, countless homeowners go through the age-old ritual of spring cleaning. While dusting off the cobwebs is part of the process for most, upgrading actual household hardware goes ignored far too often. Spring cleaning is the perfect time to make any home more efficient. These quick system and appliance upgrades are a great way to modernize your own house. Air … [Read more...] about 5 spring appliance upgrades for a more efficient home
