Comments on: 9 Tips to Stretch the Life of Common Household Items http://www.mydollarplan.com/9-tips-to-stretch-the-life-of-common-household-items/ because money doesn't grow on trees Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:16:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Marilyn Edwards http://www.mydollarplan.com/9-tips-to-stretch-the-life-of-common-household-items/#comment-76708 Marilyn Edwards Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:19:27 +0000 http://www.mydollarplan.com/?p=1089#comment-76708 There is only one problem with buying printer cartridges (and drums) from a discount supplier. Same is true with buying compatibles instead of the "real thing." 9 times out of 10, they'll be defective, and can damage your computer. I learned my lesson early on. Now I only buy the genuine replacement parts, and from a reliable supplier. (Run a BBB check first). It may be a little more expensive, but definitely worth it. There is only one problem with buying printer cartridges (and drums) from a discount supplier. Same is true with buying compatibles instead of the “real thing.” 9 times out of 10, they’ll be defective, and can damage your computer. I learned my lesson early on. Now I only buy the genuine replacement parts, and from a reliable supplier. (Run a BBB check first). It may be a little more expensive, but definitely worth it.

]]> By: Loree Gingerich http://www.mydollarplan.com/9-tips-to-stretch-the-life-of-common-household-items/#comment-48090 Loree Gingerich Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:14:20 +0000 http://www.mydollarplan.com/?p=1089#comment-48090 Hey Everyone! I recently bought a HP laptop but the battery died, sucks but now I have a new 6 cell, lasts ages! If you recently purchased one I recommend getting one :) Hey Everyone! I recently bought a HP laptop but the battery died, sucks but now I have a new 6 cell, lasts ages! If you recently purchased one I recommend getting one :)

]]> By: 100 Personal Finance Posts Every College Student Needs to Read - Career Overview http://www.mydollarplan.com/9-tips-to-stretch-the-life-of-common-household-items/#comment-10627 100 Personal Finance Posts Every College Student Needs to Read - Career Overview Wed, 24 Mar 2010 03:10:39 +0000 http://www.mydollarplan.com/?p=1089#comment-10627 [...] 9 Tips to Stretch the Life of Common Household Items: Cut down on frequent purchases of ink cartridges, sneakers, bras, and razor blades when you read this post. [...]

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]]> By: Carnival of Personal Finance #245 – "Dollar Doodles" edition. ­ Share My Live http://www.mydollarplan.com/9-tips-to-stretch-the-life-of-common-household-items/#comment-10544 Carnival of Personal Finance #245 – "Dollar Doodles" edition. ­ Share My Live Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:45:12 +0000 http://www.mydollarplan.com/?p=1089#comment-10544 [...] Eliminate The Muda! presents The Value Of DIY Is Greater Than Just Savings.Don’t Quit Your Day Job… presents Attempting the Secret Ripoff.Gen Y Wealth presents Optimizing Vs. Minimizing Food Costs.My Dollar Plan presents 9 Tips to Stretch the Life of Common Household Items. [...]

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]]> By: Living Below Your Means: Powerful Ideas to Help | My Super-Charged Life http://www.mydollarplan.com/9-tips-to-stretch-the-life-of-common-household-items/#comment-10466 Living Below Your Means: Powerful Ideas to Help | My Super-Charged Life Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:01:12 +0000 http://www.mydollarplan.com/?p=1089#comment-10466 [...] some ideas for how to be a little more frugal?  I suggest you check out 9 Tips to Stretch the Life of Common Household Items at My Dollar Plan.  Can you really make a bra last over 6 years?  Are you properly maintaining [...]

[...] some ideas for how to be a little more frugal?  I suggest you check out 9 Tips to Stretch the Life of Common Household Items at My Dollar Plan.  Can you really make a bra last over 6 years?  Are you properly maintaining [...]

]]> By: Austin http://www.mydollarplan.com/9-tips-to-stretch-the-life-of-common-household-items/#comment-10431 Austin Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:05:30 +0000 http://www.mydollarplan.com/?p=1089#comment-10431 My laptop and I have been together for 5 years and I think turning it off every night has helped it last. It needs to rest and giving it about 10 hours a day has helped it stay in my life for a lot longer than it normally would've. Austin @ Foreigner's Finances My laptop and I have been together for 5 years and I think turning it off every night has helped it last. It needs to rest and giving it about 10 hours a day has helped it stay in my life for a lot longer than it normally would’ve.

Austin @ Foreigner’s Finances

]]> By: Pam2cats http://www.mydollarplan.com/9-tips-to-stretch-the-life-of-common-household-items/#comment-10420 Pam2cats Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:58:46 +0000 http://www.mydollarplan.com/?p=1089#comment-10420 You can refill your own ink cartridges. I bought a refill kit and have been using it for a long time. It came with instructions but took a few messes before I really got good at it. Just be prepared with newspapers to cover the surface you're working on. It takes a little time and effort to learn but it saves a lot of money. Note: I use my computer and printer just for fun. Not business,etc. Mostly family history now and I print out everything. You can refill your own ink cartridges. I bought a refill kit and have been using it for a long time. It came with instructions but took a few messes before I really got good at it. Just be prepared with newspapers to cover the surface you’re working on. It takes a little time and effort to learn but it saves a lot of money. Note: I use my computer and printer just for fun. Not business,etc. Mostly family history now and I print out everything.

]]> By: Budget Gal Angie http://www.mydollarplan.com/9-tips-to-stretch-the-life-of-common-household-items/#comment-10419 Budget Gal Angie Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:07:55 +0000 http://www.mydollarplan.com/?p=1089#comment-10419 I had no idea that there was an eco-friendly font. I can't wait to download Ecofont. I try to stretch my toner as long as possible and am looking forward to trying your tips. I had no idea that there was an eco-friendly font. I can’t wait to download Ecofont. I try to stretch my toner as long as possible and am looking forward to trying your tips.

]]> By: Rene http://www.mydollarplan.com/9-tips-to-stretch-the-life-of-common-household-items/#comment-10418 Rene Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:25:36 +0000 http://www.mydollarplan.com/?p=1089#comment-10418 As far as the life of a bra, the above suggestion of hanging to dry, never putting in the dryer is good. I have also read that you should never wear the same bra 2 days in a row - the elastic needs time to adjust back to normal, so give your bras at least a day in between wearings to rest. As far as the life of a bra, the above suggestion of hanging to dry, never putting in the dryer is good. I have also read that you should never wear the same bra 2 days in a row – the elastic needs time to adjust back to normal, so give your bras at least a day in between wearings to rest.

]]> By: Weekend Reading, 2/20/10 | Organizing Your Way http://www.mydollarplan.com/9-tips-to-stretch-the-life-of-common-household-items/#comment-10417 Weekend Reading, 2/20/10 | Organizing Your Way Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:47:07 +0000 http://www.mydollarplan.com/?p=1089#comment-10417 [...] 9 Tips to Stretch the Life of Common Household Items, My Dollar [...]

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]]> By: Amanda L. Grossman http://www.mydollarplan.com/9-tips-to-stretch-the-life-of-common-household-items/#comment-10415 Amanda L. Grossman Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:42:31 +0000 http://www.mydollarplan.com/?p=1089#comment-10415 Hey Peter! Thanks for the comment and the tip. Hey Peter! Thanks for the comment and the tip.

]]> By: Peter http://www.mydollarplan.com/9-tips-to-stretch-the-life-of-common-household-items/#comment-10414 Peter Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:45:47 +0000 http://www.mydollarplan.com/?p=1089#comment-10414 9. Laptop battery - Take it out of the laptop when it's finished charging. This will increase the life of the battery (overcharging shortens battery life and how long it holds a charge) and your laptop (runs cooler). 9. Laptop battery –

Take it out of the laptop when it’s finished charging. This will increase the life of the battery (overcharging shortens battery life and how long it holds a charge) and your laptop (runs cooler).

]]> By: Amanda L. Grossman http://www.mydollarplan.com/9-tips-to-stretch-the-life-of-common-household-items/#comment-10413 Amanda L. Grossman Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:59:54 +0000 http://www.mydollarplan.com/?p=1089#comment-10413 Echdnina: Hahahaha--thank you for sharing! I admit 6 years is a long time to keep a bra...t if its still usable, then I certainly won't throw it out. Echdnina: Hahahaha–thank you for sharing! I admit 6 years is a long time to keep a bra…t if its still usable, then I certainly won’t throw it out.

]]> By: Echdnina http://www.mydollarplan.com/9-tips-to-stretch-the-life-of-common-household-items/#comment-10412 Echdnina Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:39:21 +0000 http://www.mydollarplan.com/?p=1089#comment-10412 6 years for a bra?! No way! The bands stretch out on mine far sooner than that. I buy 'em to fit the loosest hook, after 6 months or so I'm on the tightest hook, and by the time they get a year old they're unusable, except as sleeping bras. 6 years for a bra?! No way! The bands stretch out on mine far sooner than that. I buy ‘em to fit the loosest hook, after 6 months or so I’m on the tightest hook, and by the time they get a year old they’re unusable, except as sleeping bras.

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