100-watt Lightbulbs to Disappear from Shelves
Fans of the 100-watt lighbulb had better stock up fast: starting January 1, 2012, the 100-watt lightbulb will no longer be available, reports Consumer Reports. The 100-watt lightbulb will be the first...
View ArticleDuct Tape Your Prom Dress: Win $5,000
Would you wear an outfit made from balloons? How about candy wrappers or zippers? One Ukrainian pastry chef created his bride’s wedding gown entirely from cream puffs and caramelized sugar! Given the...
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Energy Efficient Windows Are “Clearly” Better, But How Do You Compare?
The warm weather is here and many consumers are looking to make home improvements while sticking to a budget. BBB advises consumers to balance cost effectiveness with energy efficiency, as more...
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A New Breed of TV
A while back my daughter dropped in to an empty house to find the TV left on and Bella, our golden retriever wannabe, sitting on the sofa watching – intently! – an afternoon soap opera. It wasn’t the...
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Protect Your Move and Yourself During National Moving Month
May is National Moving Month and the start of the busiest time of year for changing residencies…which means unlicensed movers and dishonest scammers are waiting to take advantage consumers who aren’t...
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Don’t Fall for a Solar Paneling Scam this Summer
Do you feel like a Popsicle melting in this summer heat? If you’re looking to stick to a budget when trying to “coolify” your home and are considering turning to green solar energy as a solution, there...
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Dreaming of life without electric bills? Government builds zero-net-energy...
Most of us can only dream of adding enough solar power to our homes to offset or eliminate our electric bills. But government researchers have built an experimental home that produces enough...
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BBB Alert: Crafters Report Delays, Denial Of Refunds By Craft Supplier
Ordering from online stores has become so easy that you may forget about checking a firm’s reputation before hitting “click to order” and submitting credit card information. But that could be a...
View ArticleDeck Your Halls Safely!
Putting up the Christmas tree or hanging outside lights can be a great way to get in the holiday spirit and make your home look festive. Unfortunately, holiday decorating can result in injuries, burns...
View ArticleSave Money By Winterizing Your Home
Winter is officially only a couple of days away but this morning, almost all of Colorado woke up to a blanket of snow and very cold temperatures. While I normally despise the snow, I welcomed it...
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Could Android Soon be Helping us in our Kitchens?
Google has dominated our living rooms and cell phones, but they soon may enter our kitchens. The company is expanding its Android operating systems to rice cookers, refrigerators and other home...
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Navigating the New Technology Landscape: Why is This Model Better Than That One?
I bit the bullet a few weeks ago and went shopping for a tablet. I decided my smart phone was fine for many purposes, but I was finally able to justify getting a tablet to watch videos and read...
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USA’s First “Active House” Ready For Occupancy Near St. Louis
A new "active house" - built to be energy-efficient, have healthy indoor air and to take advantage of breezes and the sun - was recently completed in Webster Groves, Mo. Sometime this month, a family...
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Fixer-Upper Homes: What to Look For
Buying a new home can be a lot of work, especially if it’s a “fixer-upper.” It is important to make sure you ask the right questions in order to ensure the work is worth your time and money. Lifehacker...
View ArticleFurnishing Your Home on a Budget
Interior design worthy of a spread in a glossy magazine doesn’t come cheap. For instance, if you are furnishing a new home from scratch, it could cost a fortune. That being said, the way your home...
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of “Rent-to-Own” Furniture
“Rent-to-Own” has become a multi-billion dollar industry in the American economy. Consumers are attracted to this option for larger-scale purchases because it allows them to buy the goods they desire...
View ArticleHow to Spot a Chimney Cleaner Scam
Chimney work can be a pretty easy scam to perpetrate because most homeowners don’t know much about their chimneys and usually don’t have any good way of checking up to see that the job was done...
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Do You Know What you are Buying at Factory Outlet Malls?
Do you know what you are getting for your money an a factory outlet mall? Factory outlet malls are known for big discounts on everything from brand name clothing to luggage and electronics, however,...
View ArticleSmall Ways to Save on Your Home’s Biggest Appliances
Owning a home can be expensive, especially when it seems that everything is made to break or is in need of repairs after a couple of months. However, thanks to Wisebread, we’ve compiled a list of some...
View ArticleSmall Steps that Can Save You Big
From outlets to grocery stores, there are a couple of small ways you can save big, according to CNN. Check out this list of simple tips that can get you the biggest bang for your buck: Restaurants –...
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