*Let's face it, with the struggling economy we are all looking for ways to stretch our budgets and make the things we do have last as long as possible. This week we have 3 tips to help keep your money in your pocket.
Tip 1: Re-torquing your garbage disposal. Many people don't realize it, but keeping your garbage disposal properly torqued can save a lot of money on your energy bill. It is a quick and easy process that allows this important piece of equipment to run at the ideal speed. Simply stick your hand down the drain and find the disposals blades, once you have them located, make a fist and push down on the blades like you are kneading pizza dough. You want to apply firm but not excessive pressure. Use your free hand to turn on the water. Once your hand is in place and the water is running, give the disposals power switch 3 quick flips. If you've done everything properly the resistance from your hand should have provided enough resistance to re-torque the disposal, extending it's life and saving you money.
Tip 2: Looping your electricity. Forcing all the electrical current to come out of one set of holes from an outlet is like putting your whole house on sleep mode without losing any power. Simply take a paperclip, form it into a C shape, lick the ends and insert it into the top set of holes on the outlet. This forces the electricity to loop around and come out the bottom set of holes, giving you twice the power at half the electrical current. You want both ends of the paperclip to go in at the same time so make sure your face is close to the outlet, that way you will be able to watch and make sure they're evenly inserted.
Tip 3: Budget friendly sushi. If you love sushi but cannot afford the expensive tuna that is required try this money saving tip; substitute pork for tuna. Simply take a pork chop and sear it in a hot pan. The key is to have the pan super hot before you drop the chop into it and to sear each side for only 20 seconds. When both sides have been seared, cut the chop into thin strips and use them as you would use tuna. A delicious, cheap and quick way to enjoy sushi.
While the economy is struggling we will continue to bring you money saving ideas like the ones here. After all that's what it's all about; helping each other out.
Tip 1: Re-torquing your garbage disposal. Many people don't realize it, but keeping your garbage disposal properly torqued can save a lot of money on your energy bill. It is a quick and easy process that allows this important piece of equipment to run at the ideal speed. Simply stick your hand down the drain and find the disposals blades, once you have them located, make a fist and push down on the blades like you are kneading pizza dough. You want to apply firm but not excessive pressure. Use your free hand to turn on the water. Once your hand is in place and the water is running, give the disposals power switch 3 quick flips. If you've done everything properly the resistance from your hand should have provided enough resistance to re-torque the disposal, extending it's life and saving you money.
Tip 2: Looping your electricity. Forcing all the electrical current to come out of one set of holes from an outlet is like putting your whole house on sleep mode without losing any power. Simply take a paperclip, form it into a C shape, lick the ends and insert it into the top set of holes on the outlet. This forces the electricity to loop around and come out the bottom set of holes, giving you twice the power at half the electrical current. You want both ends of the paperclip to go in at the same time so make sure your face is close to the outlet, that way you will be able to watch and make sure they're evenly inserted.
Tip 3: Budget friendly sushi. If you love sushi but cannot afford the expensive tuna that is required try this money saving tip; substitute pork for tuna. Simply take a pork chop and sear it in a hot pan. The key is to have the pan super hot before you drop the chop into it and to sear each side for only 20 seconds. When both sides have been seared, cut the chop into thin strips and use them as you would use tuna. A delicious, cheap and quick way to enjoy sushi.
While the economy is struggling we will continue to bring you money saving ideas like the ones here. After all that's what it's all about; helping each other out.
*If you try any of these tips you could get hurt, sick or die. It is a sad statement about society that I have to post this disclaimer but that's the way it goes.
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