When I interviewed Keith Knight, I asked him about that. He claimed he couldn't verify it, but he had mentioned it in an old comic strip. Bummer! And here I was thinking I could really save a penny or two.
I HAVE heard that bad red wine can be made better by filtering it through a coffee filter, but I don't know if that's true either.
A few years ago there were pages online about turning cheapo vodka into high-end vodka, running it through a Brita filter several times. While searching for a link to post here, I see the Mythbuster guys busted it!
The only reason why I even look at Best Buy's website, or go to the store is for the employee discount. I don't work there, never worked there, or plan on to, but I know people that do or did. So, the price difference on the home internet and the store intranet doesn't really matter to me. Just befriend someone that works there that you think is cool, if you don't know anyone already, and just have them buy the item for you... if it isn't too much (ex. TVs, Computers, etc.)
is simply an air duster turned upside down. You can get these from any store that sells computer hardware, including OfficeMax and Office Depot. They're less than $5 for a can, and are good to have around anyway to clean your keyboard and other components.
What about the Mercury in these bulbs? When people dispose of them as they will (in the garbage) the environmental benefits go out the window completely! Mercury in the ground water is an enormous concern, I would think.
I'm surprised by the knack the three displayed. I checked their link and it seems they're doing business already. I hope it works for them. Somehow I'm reminded of that episode in the Apprentice where one team (I can't remember the teams' names anymore) decided to approach all their previous clients in the show to offer ads in the rickshaws they're managing. They flat-out leveled the other team.
die on me after 6 months. I wrote to the company, they shipped me a new one. No problem, no fuss. They all come with a guarantee and as far as I know they are happy to honor it.
I'm a guy but according to Gender Genie, I write like a girl. The female side outscored the male by a bit over a hundred points. And some of my relatives have commented that my handwriting doesn't look like a guy wrote it.
Last I checked in the restroom, I was definitely a guy. And straight. Never forget that last, but definitely important, tidbit.
arasaig, that is a really great point, and I hope our readers will look around at dollar stores (or look into low income programs if they qualify).
Randell, I'm not sure about this, but did you check with the store to see if there was a guarantee for the bulbs? Sometimes if you raise enough of a fuss, you can get replacement items if the original items crap out sooner than expected.
Even dried fruit, in a warm car, can grow bacteria. If it's still safe to eat, eat it. If not, I say dump it. But chances are that it will be consumed during the week anyway.
That's not very frugal, taking a product that's designed to keep for months and throwing it away after a week! I keep a resealable tin of peanuts (just finished a Hot N Spicy; Butter Toffee is there now) in the car for just the reason you say ... if you're driving home starving, the last thing you should do is fries from the drive thru. Even in the dead of my local winter (-40 overnight more than once) the nuts keep fine until I finish them. Highly recommend for saving money, calories, or that truly unpleasant hour driving while your blood sugar falls. The tin is probably 3 cups of nuts and cost $3.50 at the supermarket.
I bought mine at the local grocery store (Albertson's for those in California) for a dollar each. Friends of mine have even found them at dollar stores. If you are low income there are programs through Edison that will give you free bulbs for your house. Just changing the bulbs in my house brought my electric bill from $38 to $16 dollars. It's been three months so far, so they've already paid for themselves and then some.
Another misspelling search site worth a look is http://www.invisible-auctions.com. It works quite well for me and usually finds a large number of ebay typos.
Hello! I really like your article on bottled water and only wish I said it first. I buy my water from AquaBar and they import and market fine H2o, but not Fiji, Voss or anything like that. They only deal with "fine" brands....brands that come in glass bottles and not cheap platsic that they try and serve you at fine resaurants. I love water...it is the universal drink. I drink a healthy does of bottled water and tap water every day, as per AquaBar.
lockbumping.org is a good site. They do have a downfall though... not updated enough. For updated info check out http://www.bumpkeyforum.com I've been able to figure out how to protect my house a lot better now.
You must be the coolest dinner guest ever. =)
When I interviewed Keith Knight, I asked him about that. He claimed he couldn't verify it, but he had mentioned it in an old comic strip. Bummer! And here I was thinking I could really save a penny or two.
I HAVE heard that bad red wine can be made better by filtering it through a coffee filter, but I don't know if that's true either.
A few years ago there were pages online about turning cheapo vodka into high-end vodka, running it through a Brita filter several times. While searching for a link to post here, I see the Mythbuster guys busted it!
Brita pitcher filters don't work as well as the tap mounted ones. I still use a pitcher at work though to remove that chlorine taste.
http://www.lamprecycle.org/
These are great, Paul. Next time I run into something, I'll check these out!
The only reason why I even look at Best Buy's website, or go to the store is for the employee discount. I don't work there, never worked there, or plan on to, but I know people that do or did. So, the price difference on the home internet and the store intranet doesn't really matter to me. Just befriend someone that works there that you think is cool, if you don't know anyone already, and just have them buy the item for you... if it isn't too much (ex. TVs, Computers, etc.)
is simply an air duster turned upside down. You can get these from any store that sells computer hardware, including OfficeMax and Office Depot. They're less than $5 for a can, and are good to have around anyway to clean your keyboard and other components.
Okay this looks pretty good.....anybody try it?
Also where would you get the liquid carbon dioxide?
Would like to try it.
According to Brita's website, their filters only remove a trace amount of flouride so you still get the benefit of flouridated water.
Well, I do like chick flicks. I suppose it was only natural that I write like a girl, too.
What about the Mercury in these bulbs? When people dispose of them as they will (in the garbage) the environmental benefits go out the window completely! Mercury in the ground water is an enormous concern, I would think.
You ever notice what you get when you spell Evian backwards? NAIVE
I'm surprised by the knack the three displayed. I checked their link and it seems they're doing business already. I hope it works for them. Somehow I'm reminded of that episode in the Apprentice where one team (I can't remember the teams' names anymore) decided to approach all their previous clients in the show to offer ads in the rickshaws they're managing. They flat-out leveled the other team.
I was curious if you have any articles about affordable vacations? I found this blog at http://www.timferriss.com/ferriss-resources-lifestyle.htm and I was wondering if you find the contents good. Are they feasible?
Thanks!
die on me after 6 months. I wrote to the company, they shipped me a new one. No problem, no fuss. They all come with a guarantee and as far as I know they are happy to honor it.
I'm a guy but according to Gender Genie, I write like a girl. The female side outscored the male by a bit over a hundred points. And some of my relatives have commented that my handwriting doesn't look like a guy wrote it.
Last I checked in the restroom, I was definitely a guy. And straight. Never forget that last, but definitely important, tidbit.
arasaig, that is a really great point, and I hope our readers will look around at dollar stores (or look into low income programs if they qualify).
Randell, I'm not sure about this, but did you check with the store to see if there was a guarantee for the bulbs? Sometimes if you raise enough of a fuss, you can get replacement items if the original items crap out sooner than expected.
to be a modern man. Now I have to go and watch When Harry Met Sally while I curl up on the sofa with a tub of Rocky Road.
The Gender Genie thinks the author of this passage is: awesome!
Yup, sounds right to me.
Even dried fruit, in a warm car, can grow bacteria. If it's still safe to eat, eat it. If not, I say dump it. But chances are that it will be consumed during the week anyway.
That's not very frugal, taking a product that's designed to keep for months and throwing it away after a week! I keep a resealable tin of peanuts (just finished a Hot N Spicy; Butter Toffee is there now) in the car for just the reason you say ... if you're driving home starving, the last thing you should do is fries from the drive thru. Even in the dead of my local winter (-40 overnight more than once) the nuts keep fine until I finish them. Highly recommend for saving money, calories, or that truly unpleasant hour driving while your blood sugar falls. The tin is probably 3 cups of nuts and cost $3.50 at the supermarket.
I bought mine at the local grocery store (Albertson's for those in California) for a dollar each. Friends of mine have even found them at dollar stores. If you are low income there are programs through Edison that will give you free bulbs for your house. Just changing the bulbs in my house brought my electric bill from $38 to $16 dollars. It's been three months so far, so they've already paid for themselves and then some.
Another misspelling search site worth a look is http://www.invisible-auctions.com. It works quite well for me and usually finds a large number of ebay typos.
Hello! I really like your article on bottled water and only wish I said it first. I buy my water from AquaBar and they import and market fine H2o, but not Fiji, Voss or anything like that. They only deal with "fine" brands....brands that come in glass bottles and not cheap platsic that they try and serve you at fine resaurants. I love water...it is the universal drink. I drink a healthy does of bottled water and tap water every day, as per AquaBar.
lockbumping.org is a good site. They do have a downfall though... not updated enough. For updated info check out http://www.bumpkeyforum.com I've been able to figure out how to protect my house a lot better now.