Well looks like spring has sprung, and unfortunately it sprung a few leaks in your house due to all that melted snow and ice. Water damage in a home is not a cheap fix and if undetected, it can destroy carpet, ceiling tiles, floors, walls,…
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Fishbowl
Posted by mmetz on March 10th, 2010
Snowpocalypse
Posted by mmetz on February 17th, 2010
Depending on where you live, you just about have to tunnel your way out of the house due to all the snow. Washington D.C. was covered with a total of 32.4 inches of snow; not over the whole winter, that was just in two days!…
DIY Walls
Posted by gtong on January 30th, 2010
An under-furnished home can feel pretty empty, but getting your place decorated can get expensive right? There are a lot of people that have the same problem, but some have found ways around spending huge amounts of money. By just adding a little bit of…
Cheap Healthy Eats
Posted by gtong on January 29th, 2010
The number one resolution for New Year’s 2010 was to become healthier and lose some weight. But getting healthy can be tough, and eating healthy can get expensive. So just how healthy are you able to eat? It can cost a lot just to eat…
Penny Pinching: Your Workout
Posted by gtong on January 28th, 2010
A gym membership can get quite expensive. These membership fees charge you for the entire facility, equipment, basketball courts, pools, locker rooms, etc. It doesn’t matter if you use them or not, you will be charged for them. If you choose to work out from…
Pre-Home Ownership
Posted by gtong on January 26th, 2010
What’s the first thing you do when you first move in a home? It’s an exciting time, and maybe all you can think about is getting all your stuff inside. But wait! There are things you can do before you bring your first box into…
Garbage Money
Posted by mmetz on January 24th, 2010
How many times have you walked past a garbage can full of money? I bet you would be surprised to learn that every can you walk by is filled with unclaimed cash. That’s right, you can easily turn your trash into cash with a little…
For A Dollar
Posted by gtong on January 18th, 2010
How often do you shop at a dollar store? The weak economy has forced many people to think more frugally. While many businesses struggle, dollar stores have thrived. A certain dollar store, Family Dollar is one of the biggest gainers in the S&P index. Dollar…
Cheap Heat
Posted by mmetz on January 13th, 2010
Brrrrrrrrrr!!! It seems every day is getting colder than the last. Unfortunately, this means as the temperature goes down, heating bills go up. You don’t have to get stuck paying a fortune to keep yourself warm, these tips will keep you toasty all winter without…