9/27/10

Now that there's a chill in the air, it's time for your ceiling fan to help you stay warm, rather than keep you cool. Change your ceiling fan rotation from counterclockwise to clockwise to help pull the warm air down instead of the other way around. Re-circulating warm air by using ceiling fans can even help improve your home's heating efficiency.

9/26/10

Many of us want to get back to nature and spend a weekend camping in the Great Outdoors. But instead of running to the outdoor equipment store to ring up your credit card for all new camping gear, ask if they'll rent you all the expensive necessities you'll need. This way, you'll get the best equipment, pay a fraction of the cost to obtain it, and -- in case camping isn't for you -- not be committed to the purchase.

9/25/10

With your kids growing up and growing out of their clothes, adorable t-shirts can be saved and turned into charming artwork. Simply stretch the t-shirt over a pre-stretched artist's canvas and staple-gun into place. Trim the excess fabric away and display your kid's "artwork."