Springtime is here and that means you can finally cure that cabin fever and get outside! Some will go biking, others will read in the park, but some will decide to spend their sunny days coloring their…
Archive for the ‘home improvement’ Category
Penny Pinching: Your Garden
Posted by mmetz on March 18th, 2010
Fishbowl
Posted by mmetz on March 10th, 2010
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,…
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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…