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4 Low-Cost Painting Projects Your Kids Will Love

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With more time spent inside during the winter season, your children may be growing bored of the same activities. Movies, video games, puzzles, board games, schoolwork. If you’re looking to stick to your winter budget but need to occupy your children with activities that will keep them off of their electronics, then these low-cost painting […]

How to Improve Your Home’s Value On a Budget

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Whether you are a homeowner who plans on living in your home for a while longer, who plans to sell, or who wants to rent the house to tenants, there are several ways to increase your home’s value, especially if you are on a budget. A JLL study found that spending on tenant improvements rose […]

Free Water Conservation Kits for Minnesota Energy Resources Residential Customers

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Are you a Minnesota Energy Resources customer? If so, did you know that you may be able to get a FREE water conservation kit? All active residential customers can receive these kits, which include low-flow showerheads, kitchen and bathroom faucet aerators, and pipe insulation. All items are easy to install and can save you money […]

Inexpensive Ways to Get Your Family More Active Right at Home

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When it comes to fulfilling all of your needs in a typical day, it’s easy to fall short somewhere or other. For instance, even though adults need seven to nine hours of sleep every night, parenting sometimes means sacrificing an hour or two of sleep for a bit more time to get some exercise or […]

5 Ways to Make Your Backyard More Family-Friendly

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Your backyard is your family’s own little oasis. It’s where you have family get-togethers, neighborhood barbeques, and where your kids can run around and play without having to head down to the park. But certain features can keep your backyard from being as family-friendly as you’d like it to be. Here are a few ways […]

10 Ways to Save Money Heating Your Home

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Looking for ways to save money heating your home? As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, it’s a good thing to start thinking about especially here in Minnesota! Minnesota winters are cold and long, which means home heating bills can add up pretty high for many families. But there are many ways […]

Home Investments for the Frugal Spender

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An investment like homeownership is going to come with a certain level of expense, whether you’re buying a new home or trying to maintain the one you have. However, there are things you can do to make your home life a bit cheaper for yourself. Here are some money saving tips you can use to […]

10 Ways to Save Money Running Your Dishwasher

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I grew up in an older home in Duluth that had no dishwasher, so I spent a lot of my school age years washing dishes by hand. It was one of my chores especially as I entered the teenage years, when my appetite naturally increased as well (at least that’s what my parents said!).

3 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make When Selling Your House

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Just like buying a home, selling a home is a major milestone and it’s never easy. There are a lot of steps involved, and making the wrong move could make a big impact on your finances and your peace of mind. To help you avoid making a mistake you might regret later, we’ve compiled a […]