It's tempting to try to save by squeezing a little more performance out of your appliances. However, overloading a washing machine is an invitation for a costly breakdown which will wash out any possible savings along the way. If you do need to replace the washing machine, … [Read more...] about Never overload the washer
Pretreat stains to keep your clothes longer
Spilling chocolate or spaghetti on clothes doesn’t mean the end of your favorite shirt (and the desire to rush out and buy a new one). Pretreat stains before washing - they’ll be more likely to come out. For colors, use a stain removal agent like Spray N’ Wash. On whites, use a … [Read more...] about Pretreat stains to keep your clothes longer
Buy out of season plants
Although the bulk of gardeners head to the nurseries in Spring to start planting, better bargains can often be found in Summer and Fall when nurseries need to get rid of their excess stock. Some plants can be found in the off-season for a tenth of their normal retail price. To … [Read more...] about Buy out of season plants
Smaller is cheaper
It might be tempting to purchase plants that are already big and beautiful, but starting smaller is a wise gardening investment. Small plants can be a third of the price of larger plants. And, they often adjust better to new soil and surroundings than larger plants, so will grow … [Read more...] about Smaller is cheaper
Dollar store finds: gardening bargains
Essential gardening items like gloves, tools, watering cans and even seeds can often be found at the local dollar store. You can save 50-75% or more versus traditional gardening stores. Search LOZO for more "dollar store finds."A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Dollar store finds: gardening bargains