things you can do to free up a little cash and have a little extra money
to play with.
1. Borrow instead of buying whenever possible. For tools, lawn care
equipment, and specialty items you rarely use, try to borrow them before
you buy. Check with friends, neighbors and family members to see if they
own what you need before you spend money on something you'll use once a
year or less.
2. For your spring cleaning this year, go natural. Instead of spending
money on high-priced—and often toxic—cleaners, try using vinegar first.
It's great for windows, floors, kitchen appliances and more. And while the
scent isn't exactly appealing, you can light a candle to get rid of that
and the cost-savings will be worth the effort.
3. Spend less on soap when you make it last longer. If you take the time
to dry your soap before using, it will last up to twice as long. Simply
open both ends of the wrapper and place the soap in a drawer or closet for
a couple weeks where it will do "double duty" as an air freshener until
ready to use.
4. Turn on a ceiling fan when you use air conditioning and you can raise the
thermostat about 4°F with no reduction in comfort. Just be sure to turn
the fan off when you leave a room since ceiling fans cool people, rather
than rooms, by creating a wind chill effect, so there's no need to leave
them running when you're not there.
There are many more ways to save money during the spring and every season!
Look for the things you and your family can do, then spend your savings on
fun activities the whole family will enjoy.
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