Eventually, everybody needs to replace his or her windshield wipers. You can purchase a really cheap set at the local mega-mart, or you can spend $20 or more per blade. The question is how do you combine savings and quality in a way that avoids the need to replace your blades every other week.
Learn to Do It Yourself
Odd as it may seem, a relatively large percentage of drivers don’t know how to change their own wiper blades. This is a relatively simple task, although it can vary a bit from car to car. Get out your owner’s manual and learn. You will get charged a lot more for the same blade if you ask the garage to put them on for you.
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I never traveled much with my four older children, but my growing career as a blogger and freelancer has recently required that I tote my newest baby all across the country – starting when he was just 4 months old. As they grow, the challenges that come with taking a flight grow as well. Here are a few things I picked up in my journeys, and what you can do to survive the mayhem.
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There are careers that are becoming increasingly popular right now that didn’t even exist ten years ago. These seven opportunities are just brushing the surface, but they can give you an idea of opportunities that exist now to going after.
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Many of us experience buyer’s remorse over some of the things we buy, and I am no exception. Even though I try hard to maintain my spending priorities, sometimes I buy something that I don’t really care for — or I agree to something that I’m not really sure about. The truth of the matter is that whenever you spend money, there is the potential for buyer’s remorse, and it often doesn’t matter how much you spent. Buyer’s remorse is mainly about what you spend money on.
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College can be quite expensive. In fact, it is one of the single largest expenses that millions of Americans will make in their lifetimes. Tuition must be paid, along with rent, books, food, gas, insurance, and countless other expenses.
While college will prove expensive no matter what, one way you can make it much more affordable is through scholarships. Most people think of scholarships as paying for tuition and possibly books, but they can cover much more. Scholarships can cover anything from room and board to food, lab fees, and even spending money.
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Owning a pool is quite an expense, so cutting costs just makes sense. There are a few things that the average pool owner can do to reduce the expense of pool cleaning.
Maintenance is Critical
Water should be tested on a regular schedule. If the pool is used frequently, daily testing is advisable. By keeping the waters PH properly balanced, you reduce the need to “shock” it, thus decreasing your expenses. Small variations are easier for the system to absorb, so get it adjusted before it becomes a huge job.
If your filter is disposable, maintain a regular schedule for replacement. As with other maintenance tasks, staying on top of this one will keep the water cleaner and the pool in better shape.
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