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Make Money off your Clutter with VarageSale

November 2, 2015 by hewella1 2 Comments

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I have done some posts about making money off of your clutter and unwanted items before. For most of those ideas you have to mail your items in or ship them to the buyer. Well, there is an easier way with VarageSale. You can actually sell items in your own local community and not have to worry about shipping anything!

Best described as a “virtual garage sale,” VarageSale is a free website and mobile app that is full of amazing local deals and ways to make extra cash decluttering your home. Connecting members with people they can trust makes buying and selling that much more enjoyable. VarageSale is open to communities nationwide but they have now launched new communities across my home state, North Carolina, as of October 13th, 2015.

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Affordable Ways to Winterize your Home on a Budget

October 27, 2015 by hewella1 Leave a Comment

I am not a fan of the winter months. I do love a good cup of hot cocoa and sitting by the fire but I hate being cold! I have found some affordable ways to winterize your home to help keep your house toasty and warm.

This will help you save on your energy bills without putting in a lot of up front costs.

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How to Negotiate Your Monthly Bills

July 29, 2015 by hewella1 Leave a Comment

If you are looking to save on your monthly bills, there is a really easy option. You can actually negotiate your monthly bills. This has worked for a lot of people and all you have to do is make a phone call. It really is that easy. You will never know just how much you can save until you ask. It may not be hundreds of dollars but every little bit counts.

You are probably wondering which bills can you negotiate? Any kind of payment is up for negotiation. It really depends on how many other options you have. The gas and electric bill may be harder to get a lower rate on because you only have one or maybe two options for those. But it never hurts to ask. The other bills that are easier to negotiate are: [Read more…]

5 Natural Weed Killers

June 16, 2015 by hewella1 17 Comments

It happens every summer. You plant a beautiful garden or flower bed and those pesky weeds start showing up and taking over. It can be infuriating! There are a lot of weed killers on the market but I like to use natural weed killers just because it is better for the environment. It is also better for my wallet! You probably already have a lot of these items around your house. Here are 5 natural weed killers that I like to use in my garden and lawn.

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5 Ways to Save on Cooling Costs This Summer

June 15, 2015 by hewella1 2 Comments

The temperatures are getting really hot here in the Carolinas! I’m sure it is getting toasty in your part of the country too. With the temperatures getting so hot, our air conditioner is going full blast. I have found some ways to save on cooling costs this summer and they are very easy to implement. Most of them have very little cost up front and you can save anywhere from 5-20% off of your electric bill!

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