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Fantastic Pawn Shop Finds

When I need to buy electronics for my house or jewelry for my girlfriend, I always make a point of checking the pawn shops in town first. I also go there when I want to have a movie night – I can usually buy a few DVDs at there for less money than it would take for me to rent or download them – and I get to keep the DVDs. I discovered the great values at pawn shops when I was younger and occasionally had to "pawn" items for extra cash. That was a great deal for me, because I got the cash I needed, and I still got my item back at the end when I paid off the loan. It’s also saved me tons of money over the years, because I was able to learn about the terrific deals you can find there.

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Suggestions To Reduce Water Usage From Your Toilet

Posted on 18 December 2014

You take showers, wash dishes, do laundry and use water for a variety of reasons in your home. But did you know that flushing your toilet accounts for 40% of your home's water usage? That is a lot of flushing. This can be wasteful and can even cost you money on your water utility bill each month. It makes a lot of sense to try and minimize the amount of water that is being used by your toilet each day. [Read More]

When Is A Security System More Than Just A Security System?

Posted on 17 December 2014

Most people who have security systems expect them to notify emergency personnel in the event of a break-in, fire or medical emergency. While this is possible, the best home security systems are capable of so much more. With so much competition between home security companies, there are many elaborate options available to you for far less money than you might expect, so consider some upgrades or enhancements to the system you're planning to install. [Read More]

Responding To Change: Local Taxi Service Under Fire

Posted on 16 December 2014

While many people think of the Internet first as the source for email and web searches, economists and business people refer to it as the Great Disrupter. The many online services launched in the past two decades present new ways of doing things in many market niches, and they often offer better, faster, and cheaper alternatives. From major retailers to airlines, business owners and managers have found their companies under pressure to adapt or die. [Read More]