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Cheapo Air Conditioning

2007-06-15T17:03:52Z

If you open a window at each end of the house and place a window box fan backwards in one of the windows so that it blows outside of the house, it pulls the air through the house (especially in the early morning hours) and cools your home.

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Ways To Save

2007-06-06T15:40:23Z

Buy It Cheaper Make It Last Longer Use It Less Example: You are buying a pound of bacon every week at $4.99 Switch to a cheaper brand and save $1 Speckle the bacon in your eggs Eat bacon once a week and purchase bacon bi-weekly ($4.99 savings...

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How to Create a Charcoal Fire Without Lighter Fluid

2007-05-28T16:56:55Z

The taste of lighter fluid can ruin your barbecue - by using a chimney starter, you can eliminate the need for lighter fluid, and get rid of some old newspapers as well. Steps Crumple a full sheet of newspaper then loosely roll it up into ...

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Stop Socialism Part II

2007-05-06T14:56:11Z

Be sure to read my earlier post here clipped from www.ncpa.org About 20 percent of Americans rely on Washington for their income through federal jobs or jobs that are connected to the government. Another fifth have a government pension or ...

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Calculate Your Electricity Costs

2007-05-02T23:22:22Z

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Is College Worth It?

2007-05-02T15:22:31Z

For the majority of college majors, the student loses and both the college and loan originator wins. No surprise, I've been saying this all along. clipped from www.chicagotribune.com Oleson, who counsels students on finances, has seen plent...

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Bargain Books

2007-04-22T15:16:09Z

clipped from www.simplythrifty.com The Library – If you’re a book addict on a budget, you can’t do better than the library. The reading matter is free, the selection is vast, and the staff is knowledgeable. In addition to borrowing books, m...

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Free Online Language Courses

2007-04-19T16:11:59Z

Here are my favorite web resources for learning a new language: Word2Word Languages BBC

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Cheapo Dryer Sheets

2007-04-07T16:07:53Z

Place in closets and drawers to “freshen” clothes. Use to dust furniture and pick up pet hair. They make great dust cloths and cut down on static cling. Place in the car to keep it smelling fresh. Wipe shower walls and doors to prevent soap scu...

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Learn how to do it yourself

2007-04-05T19:44:40Z

Here are some really nice video sites to teach you basic repair, woodworking, landscaping , and craft making. Best of all, they are free and do not require registration to watch anything! Instructables SuTree DIY Network Expert Village Self Help ...

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