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…
Posts Tagged ‘home improvement’
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,…
Deep Freeze
Posted by mmetz on March 7th, 2010
An electronic oscillator creates a repetitive electronic signal. A portmanteau holds your clothes on vacation. A parasol keeps you dry. Now does anyone know what a freezer does?
No it’s not a trick question. A freezer…
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…
Talk isn’t Cheap
Posted by mmetz on February 3rd, 2010
Everyone knows the old saying “talk is cheap”. Well guess what? It’s not. These days, communication is one of our most expensive bills. You have bills for the internet, landline service, cell phone service, and internet package…
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…