Cut Your Water Bill in Half: Room-by-Room Fixes Under $20
Most of what inflates a water bill hides behind a wall or under a flapper you've never thought about. Here's how to lower your water bill room by room, with parts that cost less than lunch.
Home & Garden
Home improvement, energy savings, and projects that make your space better for less.
DIY vs. Hiring a Pro: 15 Home Repairs You Should Never Pay Someone For
A handyman's minimum is often $75 to $150 just to show up. Plenty of common fixes take ten minutes and a $4 part, so here's where to roll up your sleeves and where to actually pick up the phone.
Eco-Home on a Budget: Upgrades That Pay for Themselves in Under a Year
Going greener at home usually gets pitched as a big, expensive project. It doesn't have to be. A handful of cheap eco friendly home upgrades earn back their cost in months, then keep paying you every bill after that.
23 Energy Vampires Quietly Inflating Your Electric Bill (and How to Kill Them)
Dozens of devices in your home sip power 24 hours a day, even when they look completely off. Hunt them down and you can shave real money off the bill without changing how you live.
The 10-Minute Home Maintenance Checklist That Prevents $5,000 Repairs
Most big home repairs start as a small problem nobody noticed for months. Ten minutes of looking around each month is usually all it takes to catch them first.
The Beginner's Guide to a Low-Water Yard That Stays Green for Pennies
Thirsty grass is the most expensive thing in most yards. Here's how a few drought tolerant landscaping ideas can keep your space green while the water meter barely moves.
How to Make Cheap Furniture Look Expensive (Without Buying New)
A flat-pack dresser and a thrift-store chair can read as high-end with a weekend of work. Here are five fixes that do the heavy lifting.
9 Home Services You're Overpaying For (and How to Negotiate Them Down)
Most of the recurring charges on your statements aren't fixed prices. They're starting offers. Here's how to lower home service bills on the nine you're most likely overpaying for, without switching a single provider.
Cheap Ways to Stop Drafts and Slash Your Heating Bill This Winter
Cold air sneaks in through gaps you can barely see, and your furnace works overtime to make up for it. Seal those leaks with a few cheap supplies and you'll feel warmer the same afternoon.
How to Start a Vegetable Garden That Actually Saves You Money on Groceries
Most backyard plots lose money. A money saving vegetable garden works only when you grow the few crops that pay back far more than the seeds and water cost.