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Great tips! We ended up remodeling the kitchen a couple years ago after buying our new fridge. I bought a refrigerator with an ice maker this time, which was the best thing with all the sports my kids...
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Len, correct, there weren’t any smaller refrigerators that had the energy star label. At least not in my hometown.
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[...] 19 Tips for Saving a Bundle of Money on Home Appliances — Is your washer rumbling by on its last leg? Review these tips to make sure you get the best deal. Len Penzo [...]
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[...] 19 Tips for Saving a Bundle of Money on Home Appliances — Is your washer rumbling by on its last leg? Review these tips to make sure you get the best deal. Len Penzo [...]
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@LittleHouse: Absolutely, Jennifer! We love our new refirgerator – especially the extra cubic foot of space we now have in the freezer. That space was originally taken up by the ice maker, which is now...
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I purchased a new fridge a couple of years ago and one thing I noticed is that the Energy-Star rating measures the amount of energy it takes to refrigerate per cubic measure. I compared a smaller...
View ArticleBy: Greg McFarlane
This is why Len’s is my favorite personal finance site whose initials aren’t “CYC”: practical advice you can act on.
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Excellent tips. I might be buying a fridge soon and these savings ideas will come in handy! I’d also add take advantage of stores offering 0% APR for so many months on purchase of X amount of dollars....
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I really like the tip to get a scratched or floor model. Especially with appliances, it’s not like they used it much at the store so it’s basically brand new.
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[...] tile countertops with granite and adding a new tumbled stone backsplash. It also included some new appliances.Then, one quiet evening not too long ago, while we were watching the 6,000th episode...
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Definitely agree on avoiding the extreme warranty. Just go for a solid brand that doesn’t have a history of breaking down. I also think, like with most things, to get with the previous year’s model....
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Len! What great timing. We recently finished renovating one of our rental units and need to find appliances. Initially, I thought we had to buy new because, well, my family has had bad experiences with...
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Great tips! We ended up remodeling the kitchen a couple years ago after buying our new fridge. I bought a refrigerator with an ice maker this time, which was the best thing with all the sports my kids...
View ArticlePinpoint Your Home Energy Hogs (and Replace Them with These)
Keeping it cool or warm used to be far and away the biggest energy expense a home could claim. However, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration over the last two decades, the percentage...
View Article100 Words On: Runners and Pedestrians Who Refuse to Use Sidewalks
Go play on the freeway! While nobody would ever take that suggestion seriously, there are plenty of irresponsible joggers and pedestrians who have no problem tempting fate by literally spending their...
View ArticleBlack Coffee: The Summer Solstice Edition
It’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little joe … Welcome to another rousing edition of Black Coffee, your off-beat weekly round-up of what’s been going on in the world of money and personal...
View ArticleWhy Paying Off the Mortgage Early May Be a Big Mistake
A couple of weeks ago, I received a question from Lauren regarding the wisdom of paying down the mortgage early: Len: We’ve been working to pay off our mortgage ASAP so we have a roof over our heads if...
View ArticleDVDs From Hell: How to Deal with Unskippable Trailers & Ads
One recent weekend not too long ago I came home to find out that both my kids happened to be spending the night at neighbors’ homes. Heh. Of course, I’m sure all of you who are married with children...
View ArticleBlack Coffee: Why One Billionaire Sees Pitchfork Mobs In Our Future
It’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little joe … Welcome to another rousing edition of Black Coffee, your off-beat weekly round-up of what’s been going on in the world of money and personal...
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