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Ideas, insights and inspiration for busy people on the go Friday, May 27, 2005 |
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Seeing as how gas prices have been hitting the roof lately, I guess that would be a great place to kick off our first Penny Pincher Edition.
Each time I drive out of the gas station, my wallet moans. I read that they’re testing cars that run on vegetable oil? Or was it orange juice? I forget.
I used to wish my car ran on coffee, you know, as in caffeine which should be a great energy booster. But looking at the price of a cup of coffee at Starbucks or SFC, ouch, I’ve changed my mind!!
I mean, you can’t win at this sort of thing. So let Penny Pincher show you creative ideas on how to save money. I have a do-it-yourself section in here as well, so get set to roll up your sleeves and get in there. It’s cheaper and can be a lot of fun too if you rope in the kids for some quality family time.
Penny Pincher will come to you in the last issue of every month to help you stretch your wallet through till the end of the month. How’s that sound? Good? Great.
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Dollars ‘n Sense Saving Money at the Pump Gas prices are higher than ever, so you’re likely to see more advertising for "gas-saving" products. Yes, we want to improve on fuel efficiency, but are these products really helping? Or are they just taking an extra bite out of our already shrinking car budget? The truth is, you should be suspicious of any gas-saving claims for certain devices or oil and gas additives. Even for the few gas-saving products that have been found to work, the savings have been miniscule. You’ll see all sorts of claims and testimonies. "This gas-saving product improves fuel economy by 20 percent." Yeah, yeah. Actually, the EPA has tested over 100 of these supposed gas saving doo-hickies, and none of them were found to do the job well. Some of the products can even damage your car. So much for cost savings! Please be skeptical of advertising claims for gas saving devices. Here’s another quote you might read. "This gas-saving device is approved by the Federal government." Actually, no government agency endorses gas-saving products for cars. If the seller claims the EPA has evaluated its product, ask for a copy of the report, or check http://www.epa.gov for information. Ah, I love the power of the internet. If you want to save money at the pump, try these tips. They’ll serve you much better than some snake oil product. Buy only the octane level gas you need. The faster you drive, the more fuel you use. It’s a fact. Use overdrive gears during highway driving. This also saves wear on your engine. Use cruise control on highway trips. Avoid unnecessary braking and acceleration. That means no tailgating! This tip alone can improve your fuel economy by 5 to 10 percent. Sudden starts and sudden stops are wasteful, not to mention the barf factor involved for those of us who get car sick. Unnecessary idling wastes fuel. Avoid carrying excess weight in your trunk. Keep your engine tuned. Engine troubles can increase fuel consumption by as much as 10 to 20 percent. Make sure your tires are properly inflated and aligned. Check them once a month. Under-inflated tires increases fuel consumption by six percent. Change your oil. Check and replace air filters regularly. Clogged filters can cause up to a 10 percent increase in fuel consumption. There’s no need to buy products that cost you more money than they save. These little fuel saving tips can add up to an extra hundred bucks or so in your pocket each year! ----- About the author: Contributed by http://TheCarSites.com. Visit our <a href="http://www.thecarsites.com">Auto Article Directory</a> and read our Automotive industry news for the latest in the Automotive world.
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Roll Up Your Sleeves Wash Your Windows like a Pro by Valerie Garner Have you ever wondered how those professional window washers move so fast with the squeegee, and the windows turn out perfect? Well, there really are some tricks to it that are simple to learn, and once you do, dare I say it, you may even enjoy washing windows? It is possible! The first trick is to invest in a good squeegee. They aren't expensive and they are worth every cent! Those $1.99 ones just will not do. A professional squeegee has a very soft, rubber blade with no imperfections in it. You can also get extra rubber blades and simply replace those when they wears out. There are probably many sources to get one, but a source I like is The Clean Team. http://www.TheCleanTeam.com. Secondly, do your windows on a cool, or cloudy day. If you have to do it in the sun, do it in the morning. What you want to avoid here is heat. Heat works against you. Get a bucket of lukewarm water (not hot), and add 2-3 tablespoons of plain ammonia. Use a sponge that has a white scrubber on the other side. Wet your window with the sponge side, then flip to the white scrub pad side, and scrub the window. You'll be able to "feel" when it's clean. You'll feel rough patches, etc when it's still not clean. This is a step most people fail at, if the window simply isn't clean, it's going to look cloudy when done. Scrub well. You'll also need lots of clean, white cotton rags towels/cleaning cloths. Diapers work great here. Dry by hand a 1-inch strip at the top of the window. The trick for no streaks with the squeegee is placing the dry rubber blade on a dry window. Take the squeegee now and place it at the top of the window in that 1-inch dry strip. Pull down smoothly. Dry your squeegee blade with between each sweep. Finish window, if need be do one last sweep left to right at the bottom of the window. Take a dry, clean cloth and run with your finger down each window side and across the bottom to clean and dry the edges. They should look perfect! And you'll feel great having clean windows. ----- About the author: Valerie Garner - Mother, grandmother and candlemaker / owner of Joyful Designs in Soy (Candles). She loves to write on a variety of topics with a warm, and engaging style. http://www.joyfuldesignsinsoy.com
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