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- Split up your purchases to maximize use of multiple coupons | Paper Goods | School & Office Supplies
Shoppers who have The LOZO know to always try to use coupons whenever they make a purchase. Some stores are quite stingy with the coupons they offer, so you're happy to get your hands on any of them. But some stores are known for frequently issuing [...] - Optimize tiered discounts for the biggest savings | Cleaning Supplies
You've probably seen offers that look something like this: 20% off $25 in merchandise OR 30% off $40, OR 40% off $60. The industry term for this is a "tiered offer" since you have different tiers you can climb to get to each next savings [...] - Best time to buy patio furniture: late-August | Furniture
Some experts say that August is the best time to buy patio furniture and others say September, and they are both right because it depends on several factors including: the store (and how much inventory they may have left), the weather (nicer weather [...] - Use Freecycle to get and give household items for FREE! | Appliances | Furniture | Home Improvement
Freecycle is just what it sounds like ("free" & "recycle"). People donate their unwanted items to other people, for free. If you have something you no longer need, you can donate it and keep it out of the landfill. Likewise, you can search for [...] - Use tax incentives to pay for "green" upgrades | Home Improvement
Federal and state governments are offering various subsidies and credits to offset the cost of home upgrades that are environmentally friendly. Take advantage of a 30% savings (via tax credit) from the Federal government, plus add on any available [...] - Look for freebies and sales for gardening discounts | Gardening
There are many places to look for gardening bargains outside of traditional nurseries. Garden clubs, botanical centers, arboretums and plant societies often hold plant and flower sales. Cities often give away free trees, compost and mulch to a [...] - Save 10-30% on your monthly store bills when you use a little less
Monitor your normal usage of everyday items around the house. Then enroll the whole family in brainstorming ways to conserve or cut back.
Most things are simple and won't require much change in lifestyle. First, don't throw away leftovers - eat [...] - Dollar store finds: stuff for the whole house
Dozens of items used around the house can be found at dollar stores, often for a fraction of the price charged by grocery stores. Everything from tin foil to Ziploc bags, light bulbs, storage containers, toiletries, paper towels and more can be [...] - Never use "two stamps"! | School & Office Supplies
Not all letters can be mailed for the regular 46 cent first class rate, however using two 46 cent stamps without knowing the actual rate is just wasting money. Use the USPS tool to easily calculate actual postage rates. For example, a regular [...] - Regular maintenance can save $1000s in home repairs
Divide maintenance tasks in to monthly, quarterly and annual tasks, then stick to the schedule. Regular maintenance will extend the life of almost everything in the home - appliances, heating and cooling systems, and the home itself. For example: [...] - Check your qualifications - you might be entitled to a discount | Homeowners Insurance
Discounts vary, but can include your age (seniors, students), affiliations (professional, academic), even your non-smoking "status." Ask your agent or insurance company what they offer, and make sure you get all you are entitled to. - Get credit for safety features you already have installed | Homeowners Insurance
Typically insurers will offer discounts - as high as 15-20% - for an installed home security system, so if you have one already be sure to let them know to cash in on the savings. Tell them when it was installed, to potentially qualify for a [...] - Combine your insurance to save 10% or more | Homeowners Insurance
Ask your insurance company (or each of them) if they offer a multi-line discount. This means you save when using the same insurance company for both auto and homeowner's insurance. It could be worth 10% on BOTH of your policies. - Best time to buy big appliances: early Fall | Appliances
Holiday weekends are a popular time for sales on most things, including appliances. Just after Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas is a great time to look. Best of all, when new appliances are released in January and October, last [...] - Replace older, energy-sucking appliances | Appliances
Newer appliances tend to use much less energy than older models, which means lower water and electricity bills, and less strain on the environment. For example: newer washing machines use up to 60% less energy than models made a decade ago. These [...] - Read the EnergyGuide Labels to compare operating costs | Appliances
All major home appliances must have an EnergyGuide label, which estimates energy use, compares similar products, and approximates annual operating costs. This is a great tool to help make a smart purchase, because the more energy-efficient an [...] - Unplug your appliances | Appliances
Even though appliances are not in use, they still use a small amount of electricity, just by being plugged in. When you consider all the appliances and electric devices plugged in throughout the home, the electricity really adds up. Standby (or [...] - Take advantage of free home remodeling consultants | Home Improvement
Lowe’s, Home Depot and other home improvement stores all have them. Kitchen planners, tile experts or paint specialists are often on hand to answer questions and help with your remodel. Pick their brains, get their advice and take home some [...] - Hit the salvage yards and recycling centers | Home Improvement
Amazing and unique items can be found at architectural salvage yards, from reclaimed wood from a now defunct bridge, to doors, windows, kitchen and bath essentials to raw building materials. Recycling centers can be filled with cast-offs form [...] - Dollar store finds: bargain tools | Home Improvement
They might not be name brand or overly fancy, but a $1 or $2 hammer will probably work just as well around the house as a $10 one. Bargains on everything from pliers, kitchen gadgets, screws and screw drivers, Exacto knives and painting supplies can [...]
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