Tip: Fax yourself important documents like your birth certificate and income taxes to have these electronic files on hand.

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2/16/09

Get rid of the antiquated fax machine! Instead, choose a paperless online "fax" service like eFax (www.efax.com) to receive faxes. Not only will it save trees and cut down on paper waste, but you'll be able to file and manage faxes electronically. No more digging around for that important memo!

Doing some home improvement work this weekend? When painting walls, make sure you buy just enough paint. Go to popular home improvement Web sites like lowes.com and search for "paint calculator." Type in the dimensions of your room, and it'll compute exactly how much paint you need to buy. No more overbuying and a lot less waste.

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