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Go check your electricity meter box. Is the wheel turning and clicking over, recording your power usage? Probably. Now go back inside, and turn everything off. The lights, the coff
Save some money on gift wrapping supplies this year by looking beyond the store gift wrap display and dressing your gifts in something out of the ordinary.
The common line is that it's better to repair than replace, but that's not always true. Here's how to figure out what you should do when something breaks.
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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Idea of a Perfect Valentine's Day?
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Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Done a No-Spend Challenge?
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