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By: money saving tips

money saving tips — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:35:07 +0000

The brick in the toilet is a pretty good idea, but you may want to put the brick in a waterproof zip-lock bag first. Bricks tend to fall apart a bit when submerged in water, and the bag will keep all the particles from floating around in your tank.

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By: Nicola

Nicola — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:10:55 +0000

I would never have thought of re-using old shower water – great tip.

By: Claire

Claire — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:55:15 +0000

The best thing I have discovered are ’swap-meet’ parties. Get your girlfriends together for the evening and get them to bring five items of clothing from their closet that are in good condition, and that they no longer wear/doesn’t fit etc. Then you all swap your clothes around, and you get to refresh your wardrobe for free.

By: Tara

Tara — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:57:13 +0000

I water the plants with water saved from drinks – like the water bottle I brought today, and didn’t finish. Instead of dumping it in the sink, it goes in a watering can I keep under the sink.

Extra benefit: some plants ( like “corn plants”, aka dracaenea) like the water best after it’s set out over night. It’s supposed to help prevent brown spots on dracaenea leaves.

By: tc

tc — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:35:28 +0000

Ok, one step past the brick in the toilet–my family practices the “if it’s yellow, let it mellow” philosophy in the bathroom. I can understand if you find it gross, but we save money and waste FAR less water by not flushing reflexively. When people are over, though, we behave like civilized folks, I promise.

By: Solomon

Solomon — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:50:54 +0000

Be careful to check the amount of water that your toilet needs to flush with. If it doesn't have enough, then you'll start getting blockages in your sewer pipe, which obviously aren't pleasant. There is a device that you can fit yourself, that allows you to directly control how much water your cistern uses every time you flush. It fits onto the syphon, and when you release the handle, it breaks the syphon, so your system stops flushing. It's great when you only need a small flush. Solomon's last blog post..The “Things I’m Grateful For” July contest - Starts July 1st!

By: anja3582

anja3582 — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:11:49 +0000

We have a Paul Mitchell School here (The Temple) just one block south of my house. They have what appear to be really great deals on stuff. There is a “phase 1″ and “phase 2″ classification system there. Phase 2 are the more gifted/experienced students. Only problem? It’s a school, so just like with any other school, students can skip if they choose to. I had an appointment with phase 2 and the girl who was supposed to do my hair skipped that day. At least they gave me a card that entitles me to a free hair cut or 1/2 off my next color service. Now it will be super cheap! Also, the only diff between the 2 phases in price is $5/service. Not too bad. I’ll have to let you know how they are once I actually get my hair done!

By: Kyle @ Rather-Be-Shopping

Kyle @ Rather-Be-Shopping — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:30:04 +0000

Interesting point on the brick Jennifer. I had not heard that, but it makes sense. A good alternative would be a plastic bottle full of sand, that would eliminate that concern. Kyle @ Rather-Be-Shopping's last blog post..Product Review: New Milk Jugs at Coscto

By: jennifer

jennifer — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:57:17 +0000

There is a cosmetology school in the next town over that I use. Haircuts, massage, pedicures, manicures, etc are much cheaper there than at any other location I’ve found in my area!

I’ve read a lot of places you shouldn’t actually use a brick in your toilet. It will start to break down and cause more trouble with your sewer system than the money you were trying to save!