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Money Saving Tips
There's more than one way to tackle a DIY home project: the expensive, top-of-the-line way... and the low-budget, affordable way. In each of these DIY articles, we're showing you how to do some things yourself to save money.
How To Increase Home Energy Savings: 4 Simple Things You Can Do
One of the best ways to save money is to look into home energy savings. Here are 4 things you can do to save money month in and month out.
A French Drain System Made Easy With EZflow Pre-Engineered Drainage System
The EZflow French drain system is an innovative product consisting of 90% recycled content. It counts toward LEED credits, is easy to install, saves time & money.
Water Saving Shower Heads: How To Find The Best Water Efficient Shower Head
Swapping out your old showerheads with new EPA WaterSense labeled showerheads would conserve at least 20% of your water usage. I’ve got the scoop on what you need to know before buying.
House Auctions: How To Bid At A House Auction Sale
If you are interested in learning the house auction sale process, take a few minutes to read this post and then you’ll need to do your homework on your prospective home targets. This post also has information on an earth sheltered house that is up for auction.
How To Paint Countertops That Look Like Granite At A Fraction Of The Cost
I have found the best granite countertop paint. Your friends won’t believe it isn’t actually stone. If you’ve been looking for an awesome kitchen countertop paint to transform your hum-drum counters, you need to follow these tips. Here’s how to paint countertops with a granite paint kit to update old, ugly counters to look like granite. It’s the next best thing to granite but at a mere fraction of the cost of granite countertops.
Home Water Heater Efficiency Is Increasing With Advanced Technologies
This water heater efficiency guide is key to saving you money and reducing energy usage in our homes. Replace your old, tired energy-gobbling water heater and save yourself some money.
How To Choose The Best Energy Star Water Heater For Your Home
Choosing a water heater for your home can be a daunting task. This is a series of posts that will guide you through the process of selecting the best water heater for your home. Choosing an Energy Star water heater is a great start so dig in and come away with the best choice for you.
Painting Countertops To Look Like Granite… Really! A Cool Home DIY Project
Painting countertops might seem a little weird but if you want the look of granite without the cost of granite, take a look at this. This is a great solution to a dull and dated countertop. It’s durable and will last as long as the countertop you paint it onto. It’s a DIY money-saver, too.
Save Money and Conserve Water At Home By Installing A Dual Flush Kit In Your Toilet
A simple way to conserve water and save money at the same time is to install a dual flush kit on your old toilets in your home. They’re pretty cheap and they work as advertised. My comparisons will help you decide which brand to choose. A look into high-efficiency toilets (HETs), too.