I’ve had a lot of sinusitis and a few sinus infections over the years. Unless it’s a bacterial sinus infection, there is nothing a doctor can do but advise you about over-the-counter and home remedies. Even if it is a bacterial infection, which in theory antibiotics should help, sometimes they don’t. Or sometimes they do, eventually, but they don’t help ...Read More

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A couple of months ago, I wrote about how there’s almost no way to escape DirecTV’s enormous cancellation fees, and it’s really not clear in the fine print that every time one of their crap DVRs breaks down and they replace it, your contract renews for another 1-2 years.

Well, I am blessed with some really smart, savvy readers here at ...Read More

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Leather can be tricky to clean, which is why it’s never a bad idea to take it to a professional.  But can you safely clean it yourself?  Absolutely.  Here’s what you need to know.

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Salsa is one of those foods where there’s a big difference between fresh made and store bought. I’m not sure why this is, but there’s a vibrancy to homemade salsa that’s missing from even the best brands at stores.

And you can make salsa at home very cheaply – sometimes more cheaply than it would cost to buy it at a ...Read More

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I finally found my way out of debt a couple of years ago, and I’ve stayed out ever since, and I can tell you: it’s made me much happier. It’s actually improved my quality of life. Some people can tolerate more debt than others, and some debts are less bad than others, but if you’re in debt and you want ...Read More

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Hummus is a delicious and healthy Middle Eastern treat when it’s prepared properly. Store-bought hummus can have about twice as many calories and far less nutritional value compared to hummus you make yourself. All hummus has a fair amount of fat, but it’s also got protein, complex carbohydrates, and a decent score on the “Glycemic Index”, which means it’ll make ...Read More

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Need some candles for Halloween (or any other occasion)? Here’s a way to have fun and save some money.

You know those old bits of candle you throw away because they didn’t burn down evenly all the way? When you get enough of them, all you need is a wick (buy one at a craft store or make your own) ...Read More

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I’m a big fan of single cup coffee brewers, but what about when you want coffee in a place where you can’t plug anything in?

French press coffee makers give you an affordable, easy way to make a few cups of coffee anywhere you can boil water. They’re great for camping trips, travel, and also for making coffee at a workplace ...Read More

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Over the years, we’ve collected quite a few recipes for making coffee-shop and vending machine inspired treats at home, much cheaper than buying them out. Here they all are, collected into one handy post.

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If you have a sweet tooth but you’re cutting back on calories and/or sugar, one of the most satisfying substitutes is a really tasty herbal tea. If you haven’t tried herbal teas in recent years, you might be surprised how sweet, flavorful, spicy and fruity they can be in place of desserts and snacks. Over the years, I’ve found several ...Read More

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