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5 Way to Reduce Summer Energy Costs

June 12, 2013
Energy Costs

Like most people, you probably look forward to the summer. This is the perfect time to hit the beach, spend the day at an amusement park and enjoy other family fun activities. But while the summer is an open invitation for fun, it’s also a time for higher energy bills. Some families see a significant [...]

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11 Household Uses for Lemon Juice

May 31, 2013
Uses for Lemon Juice

Some might use them to kick up the flavors of there favorite dish. Others might like to add them as a garnish to their cocktail. But, were you aware that lemons have so many other uses? Some of them will even save you money. These alternative uses will help make your home smell and look [...]

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Benefits of Growing A Vegetable Garden

April 29, 2013
vegetable garden

The first spring I lived in my house, I built a small 8 x 20 foot vegetable garden at the back of the lot.  I would have loved to make my garden a lot bigger, but the layout of the house and detached garage made it so I was unable to do so.  Every summer [...]

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DIY Home Projects: Diagnose HVAC Problems

April 19, 2013
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This is an article from contributing writer, Fred Fauth from One Project Closer. Check out some of his other contributions to One Smart Dollar, like the cost of international adoption and DIY Drywall Repair. A Homeowners Checklist for HVAC Problems Most heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) problems are beyond the capabilities of homeowners. Even with the right [...]

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DIY Home Projects: How to Repair Drywall

March 13, 2013
Drywall

This is an article from contributing writer Fred @ One Project Closer. Fred has been featured on One Smart Dollar before. If you missed it, check out his last contribution on the cost of international adoption. DIY Home Projects: How To Repair Drywall Repairing drywall is, in my opinion, the quintessential do-it-yourself project. The materials [...]

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When to DIY and When to Hire Out

March 8, 2013
DIY

There are a great number of people that like to save money on DIY projects.  Rather than hire someone to do auto repair, home repair, or their taxes, they enjoy the challenge and like to save money by doing it themselves at home.  Usually you can save money, and if you enjoy the activity, you might as [...]

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Affording a Major Home Makeover

March 5, 2013
Home Makeover

Whether you want to increase your home’s footprint to make room for your expanding family, or you want to undo the ugliness perpetrated on your home by a previous owner, planning a major home makeover can be an exciting prospect. Unfortunately, that excitement can often blind homeowners to the enormous price tag for a big [...]

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Money Savers Guide to High Speed Internet

January 23, 2013
internet

Today’s financial climate can put some hardships on a persons budget. Because of this, we are always looking for different ways to save money. It is possible to save some of that hard-earned cash when selecting your high speed Internet service. To get some extra cash in your pocket, check out these money-saving tips from [...]

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Do a Home Safety Audit in These Five Areas

December 10, 2012

Buying a house, building equity, and seeing your balance sheet grow are all fun things to do.  What can often get brushed aside is turning your house into a home.  Especially after children enter the scene, you need to make sure that your house is a safe place for them to live.  Take some time [...]

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Make Your Home Environmentally Friendly on a Budget

November 22, 2012

There are many reasons why a person decides to go green, and there are just as many ways. However, it always seems that going green and being environmentally friendly is more expensive than not. While there are some expensive products that can make you have the greenest house on the block, there are other cheaper [...]

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