Bargain Hunter Beware
I found a really interesting article in Parade magazine awhile ago that talked about bargains that really aren’t bargains. I thought the ideas were sound and wanted to pass them along. I know I get all excited when I think I am going to save money and sometimes don’t think clearly. I can honestly say I have made all of these classic bargain hunting mistakes.
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Save Money With Electric Tankless Hot Water Heaters
Tank-less water heaters work on demand – they only heat water when necessary. When a hot water fixture is opened or hot water is required by an appliance, the heater will sense the demand and heat water accordingly. Tank-less water heaters continuously heat the water through a heat exchanger. Instead of wasting energy and money reheating and storing water when it is not needed, tank-less water heaters provide only as much hot water as needed.
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Cheap Used Books
Have you ever gathered up all your used books and taken them to the used bookstore only to find that they are only worth about $3.00? Well, guess what there is another way to get value from your used books. I just read about this trading post on the Web for book lovers.
Here is the story. Dianne Denton used to cart stacks of used books to her local book exchange in Chicago, where she only got some loose change for all that work. Her frustration inspired her to launch Novel Action, an online clearinghouse where memebers can send their old books and receive an equal number of used books in return. Or they can bank their “book bucks” for later.
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Cheap Home Security Tips
Home Protection
As the economy worsens the crime rate begins to rise. Make sure your home is protected. If you can’t afford an alarm system there are still plenty of things you can do to keep your house safe. Here are some suggestions from our local sheriff’s department:
When traveling,keep your home looking lived-in-by having grass cut, mail and newspapers picked up, and lights turned on and off. Your can purchase inexpensive timers at the hardware store to turn lights on and off. Also, let your neighbors know you are going out of town and your constable, if your subdivision has one that patrols the neighborhood.
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