Posts by Joan Fieldstone
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LEDs: economical lighting you can use everywhere
Have you made the switch to LED lighting now that the cost of purchasing the bulbs is more affordable? I know that I've been dragging my feet. I have a few of them -- my front porch light for one, which I like to leave… More >>
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Affordable net-zero energy homes are real
If you follow my blog, you know I'm all about looking for ways to save money. My interest in selling my home in a high-priced market and buying something less expensive for my "retirement" years -- not that I plan to… More >>
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House hunting made easier with mobile apps
On a recent trip to visit my dad and the rest of my family in another part of the country, I got a notion to do a house hunting reconnaissance mission. Knowing I'm not in a position to buy anything until I sell my current… More >>
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Over-the-top walk-in-tub experience
My dad just turned 90 and he still loves his showers every day, but I do worry about him slipping, even with a visiting caretaker in attendance. I've tried to convince him of the many benefits of walk-in-tubs, but he… More >>
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Purge and repurpose: 3 free storage hacks
When you've got a micro-thin budget but you can't resist the "urge to purge" your cabinets and reorganize, think "repurpose" instead of "purchase." Here are a few free storage hacks that repurpose the very things you… More >>
