12/4/12

Buying a digital camera gets rid of the film, the film packaging and the chemical processing to develop film. But one downfall? The rechargeable battery can have a short life span. One way to extend the life of your rechargeable battery is to turn off the instant photo previewing option on your camera. The LCD monitor uses a lot of energy, which drains the battery. By viewing photos only when you're ready, you'll save the battery.

12/3/12

If you're in the market for a new mattress, don't fall into the trap of buying a matching box spring or foundation support if you don't need it. Just make sure your foundation support's warranty won't be voided if you put a new mattress on top. If it won't, you'll not only save a few hundred dollars from not having to buy a new one, you'll have one fewer thing tossed to the curb when you replace your bed. Less waste and more savings!

12/2/12

If you drive only locally, there’s no need to have a spare tire in your car -- especially if you don’t know how to replace it. A spare tire weighs about 39 pounds, which reduces your car’s efficiency by 1 percent. That’s an extra $50 in lost fuel savings. Instead, keep a can of Fix-A-Flat, which can temporarily inflate a flat tire, so you can drive to a repair shop and get it fixed.