One reason Rosa and I are able to live well beneath our means and live well is that we extend the useful life of our possessions by maintaining and repairing them. Much of this maintenance and repair we do ourselves. Two products have been indispensable in our do-it-yourself efforts: A line of bonding adhesives called [...]
Rosa and I have lived in the same house for over twenty-five years. The sofa sleeper in the living room, the Maytag washer, our bedroom furniture (amoire, nightstand, and dresser), and most of our other household furniture, including two antique buffets, an antique china cabinet, love seat, individual chairs, and dining room table with chairs, [...]
Many companies utilize the tactic of up-selling the customer to increase revenue and profit. We have all experienced this at hamburger joints when we are asked if we want fries with our order. Service companies often precede the up-sell with a free inspection. The results of the inspection frequently reveal a need for additional work. [...]
