03/05/12

Outdoor leaks can be hard to detect since drips absorb into the ground and don't leave any trace of a problem. To see if your outdoor faucets are leaking, attach a balloon to the opening of the faucet (make sure it stays in place with a tight rubber band or zip tie). Come back a few days later: If the balloon is full of any water, you have a leak. You can call a plumber to fix it or learn how to do it yourself by visiting a home improvement.

03/04/12

Take a moment this morning to check the showerhead in your bathroom for any leaks. A leaking showerhead that loses 10 drips per minute equals around 500 gallons of wasted water a year. That's enough to do 60 loads of dishes in the dishwasher! You can fix the leak easily with pipe tape and a wrench -- just watch a YouTube video explaining how. It'll make your old showerhead as good as new, and it's an inexpensive and easy fix anyone can do.

03/03/12

MyLaptopBroke.com wants all types of laptops, even if they are completely broken. Here's how it works: Go to the website, and enter details about your laptop -- the company will accept any make and model, no matter the age or condition. It will provide a free quote, which includes the price it will pay for the computer. If you agree to that amount, the company will send you a prepaid shipping box. In less than two weeks you'll receive a PayPal payment or check for your laptop.