Struggle with the economy? Any tips or hints?
02-04-2013, 05:44 PM
#101
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Originally Posted by jarenie
I have been on a tight budget as of the death of my husband. 5 years of illness that wiped out just about everything we had. He was not insurable due to health. But I found this great web site www.tiphero.com and they have great ideas on how to live on less. I only pay 12 cents for soap for a load of laundry and fabric softner is 4 cents per load. They had a list of home product that you can make yourself for less. Cloths all come out clean and bright.
You can have them email you weekly tips. I could not do without them.
You can have them email you weekly tips. I could not do without them.
02-04-2013, 06:16 PM
#102
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After seeing the post about using dental schools - I am reminded of another hint that I do. I get my haircuts at the local hairdressers school for $8. It also takes considerably longer to get a haircut (it takes about 45 minutes to an hour) but since I am retired, my time is my own. It saves a lot of money and I have never had a bad haircut from the students. They are carefully supervised by the teachers.
02-05-2013, 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Central Ohio Quilter
After seeing the post about using dental schools - I am reminded of another hint that I do. I get my haircuts at the local hairdressers school for $8. It also takes considerably longer to get a haircut (it takes about 45 minutes to an hour) but since I am retired, my time is my own. It saves a lot of money and I have never had a bad haircut from the students. They are carefully supervised by the teachers.
02-05-2013, 03:27 AM
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Lots of great hints! One I would add is if you find the need to replace your water heater, check out the on-demand type. The initial cost may be a bit more, but the combination of convenience and lower operating costs over time made it well worth it for us.
02-05-2013, 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by mom-6
Lots of great hints! One I would add is if you find the need to replace your water heater, check out the on-demand type. The initial cost may be a bit more, but the combination of convenience and lower operating costs over time made it well worth it for us.
02-05-2013, 06:14 AM
#107
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Originally Posted by Judy McCrary
Glad to hear that idea about using the fabric softener sheets for cleaning bugs off the front of the car. Never heard that before.
02-05-2013, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by JBeamer
Just use it on the chrome NOT the paint. It will really scratch and ruin the paint and clear coat finish.
02-05-2013, 12:42 PM
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There is a tremendous difference in paint finishes on cars among manufacturers. Some are very hard and many-layered; others are softer with not many layers. Some have hard protective coatings; others do not.
02-05-2013, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
There is a tremendous difference in paint finishes on cars among manufacturers. Some are very hard and many-layered; others are softer with not many layers. Some have hard protective coatings; others do not.
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