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Cutting down your hydro or electrical bill

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CF / January 18th, 2012 / 3 Comments

When I received our hydro bill last month, I nearly had a heart attack. $160+ for two freaking months!? In all my apartment and condo-dwelling days, my bill has rarely exceeded $40 for two months. I called the hydro company to check in case there was a mistake but no… it was indeed $160 and change. Sigh. Photograph by jonlk, used under Creative Commons (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonk/14002934/) There’s...

Posted in: Home, Life Hacks, Minimalism and Frugality Tagged with: bills, electricity, home renovation, hydro, weather proofing

Getting cable TV and internet for less

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CF / January 14th, 2011 / 3 Comments

Cable TV and internet are two of those annoying bills that somehow seemed to have crept into the “necessities” category for many households. While I don’t consider TV and internet essential, my finances are such that I can afford them. But, there’s no need to pay full price! Here’s how you can get cable TV and internet for less. How much TV do you need ? First, how much cable...

Posted in: Entertainment and Leisure, Money Tagged with: bills, cheap cable, cheap internet, TV