Appliances and other home improvements
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Best energy efficient appliances of 2015
Once you get started researching energy efficient appliances, you can quickly go insane with the dizzying array of information. And the salespeople at the big box store generally don't make your life any easier. I get… More >>
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Space-age dryer uses ultra-sonic vibrations to dry clothes
Photo courtesy credit to ORNL According to Oak Ridge National Labs (ORNL), tomorrow's clothes dryers could use high-frequency mechanical vibrations instead of heat to dry your clothes - reducing dry times and saving… More >>
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DIY repair: fix almost anything using YouTube instructions
If you follow this blog, you know I like to think of myself as frugal or at least wise about how I spend money on feathering my nest. But when it comes to repairs, I either call someone to fix it or, if I can't afford… More >>
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Prepping your home for AirBnB guests
AirBnB isn't exactly a new kid on the block, but it is the rich kid for homeowners looking to make a few bucks off their spare bedroom. If you're want to cash in on the latest way to make money using your home, read… More >>
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Electric snowblowers: Do they really work as well as gas?
There is an electric revolution underway. We once thought gasoline was essential to power our cars. We still assume natural gas should be piped into our homes to heat our homes. But new technologies are letting millions… More >>
