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Video: How pros wrap extension cords, cables & hoses

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If you’re like me, you probably find it extremely difficult and frustrating to try and wrap an extension cord in a way that makes it easy to use it again the next time you need it.

I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. That neatly coiled cord quickly turns into a snarled mess when you start unwinding it and stretching it out.

Well, the fellow featured in today’s video is going to show you how to wrap extension cords, cables and even hoses in ways that prevent all those problems from arising when you go to unroll them next time.  [Read more…]

Warning: Some coupons will actually cause you to pay more

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If you’re like most shoppers you probably love saving a few bucks whenever you can, and there’s no easier way to save than to use a coupon!

In fact, some people I know routinely come home with a car load of groceries and other items they literally purchased for pennies on the dollar thanks to the awesome power of “couponing”.

Unfortunately, there are times and situations in which using a coupon can actually cost you money instead of help you save it.

Here are just a few examples:  [Read more…]

Helping others is a great way to help yourself

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“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.“
     -–John Holmes

Have you ever had the opportunity to help someone who desperately needed some form of assistance?

And if so, did you take it?

If you did I’m willing to bet the experience ended up making you feel just as good as the person you helped.

Life being what it is, virtually every time we’re around other people we’re presented with opportunities to help someone.

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Change two lives by adopting a shelter pet

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Are you an animal lover that’s currently looking for a new pet?

If so, I’d like to urge you to consider adopting your new family member from an animal shelter instead of buying it from a pet store.

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Taking your car in for repairs? You need this.

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If you’re and experienced driver you’re probably familiar with a car’s “Check Engine” light.

In fact, you might have been startled by having it come on while you were driving down a busy highway.

It’s never fun when that dreaded little light comes on because it’s such a mysterious warning.  [Read more…]