9/13/11

This tip comes from reader Larry Gaso, who found another use for outdoor solar-powered light fixtures: Bring them indoors! When the power goes out and you need a little light, grab your solar lanterns and place them throughout your house. They'll light up as if outdoors and can be recharged the next day by bringing them back out in the sun. Great tip, Larry!

9/12/11

Buying concentrated cleaning products and adding water to dilute them not only saves on bulky plastic packaging, but can save you money, too. But adding tap water can mean adding hard minerals, which lessens the shelf life of your DIY all-purpose cleaning mix. So collect clean and pure rainwater, which is mineral-free, and use it instead.

9/11/11

You can recycle your personal electronics, get a free gift card for their value and do it from the comfort of your home. Items such as old cellphones, GPS devices, digital cameras and more can be recycled at any RadioShack store. Just visit the company's website and follow the prompts to learn the estimated value of your items before bringing them to the store. Learn more at radioshack.com.