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Here’s How To Save Water (And Money) With a Rain Barrel

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SPY.com may receive an affiliate commission. There are a lot of ways to be eco-friendly around your house. Best of all, most of these environmentally friendly practices also help you save economically. One step you can take in your home is to invest in a rain barrel. A rain barrel allows you to collect the water runoff from your roof when it rains, which you can use to water your garden or lawn. The best rain barrels have an opening at the top to allow water to flow in and a spigot on the bottom for collecting the water. Most rain barrels will also have...

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40 Impressive Home Upgrades That Cost Less Than $35 On Amazon

I know only too well how easy it is for a house to turn into a money pit. You start with something trivial and the next thing you know, there are no walls, the plumber is delivering a shocking estimate, and you are buying a faucet that costs more than your wardrobe — as you discover roof repairs and tropical vacations are about the same price. You choose the roof. But not all home updates have to be like that. Sometimes you can make a terrific fix for so little money that you find yourself bragging about it at parties. (Yes, I have done this.) People don’t always take it well when you brag about how little money you spent...

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40 Impressive Home Upgrades That Cost Less Than $35 On Amazon

I know only too well how easy it is for a house to turn into a money pit. You start with something trivial and the next thing you know, there are no walls, the plumber is delivering a shocking estimate, and you are buying a faucet that costs more than your wardrobe — as you discover roof repairs and tropical vacations are about the same price. You choose the roof. But not all home updates have to be like that. Sometimes you can make a terrific fix for so little money that you find yourself bragging about it at parties. (Yes, I have done this.) People don’t always take it well when you brag about how little money you spent...

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