So What Are You Doing This Weekend?
Posted on 16. Jan, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
If you don’t have a weekend plan, you’re probably setting yourself up to spend and drive more than you need to. Here are three ways to maximize your downtime.
Living Cheap Is the New Green
Posted on 15. Jan, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Living
If going green is making you go broke, you’re doing it wrong. Saving resources and saving money go hand in hand. Here’s how to get started.
Staying Warm the Smart Way
Posted on 15. Jan, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
This weekend is bringing record cold to much of North America. While it’s too late for big fix-up projects, save energy and stay warm by playing it smart.
Leaving Your PC On at Night Doesn’t Compute
Posted on 14. Jan, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
While you’re away from the keyboard, that idle computer is wasting power. Shut down your PC at night, and learn to use its energy saving features.
New Life for Old Cereal Boxes
Posted on 13. Jan, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Sure, a lot of breakfast cereal comes out of bags these days. But don’t toss those cereal boxes when you have them: They make sturdy (and free!) mailing envelopes
Reuse Trumps Recycling
Posted on 12. Jan, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
The recent economic downturn has taken the steam out of the recyclables market. So there’s no better time to start thinking about reuse.
Weekend Project: Hit the Thrift Stores!
Posted on 09. Jan, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
So here’s a fun assignment: Do a little shopping. The first weekend after the holidays is always prime time for crawling the thrift stores.
Buy All Means: Bulk Up Your Purchases
Posted on 08. Jan, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Buying in bulk may seem like an extravagance, but it packs a triple punch when it comes to reducing your overall footprint.
A Free Source of Dishwashing Scrubbies
Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
You’re probably throwing away a source of all the little dishwashing scrubbies you’d ever need. Keep a bit of plastic out of the landfill — and save money!
In Praise of Worn Out Old Socks
Posted on 06. Jan, 2009 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
When is a worn out old sock not a worn out old sock? When it’s a dustmop. Here’s what to do when the elastic is all gone.