YardShare is a Social Network for Outdoor DIY and Gardening [Outdoors]
19 Feb 2012 12:00am GMT Many people enjoy working on their front or back yards as can be seen with the proliferation of TV shows and Pinterest boards dedicated to gardens, patios, and outdoor kitchens. To share photos of your own design or research what other people have done you may want to check out YardShare. More »
Clean Dryer Ducts to Improve Efficiency and Save Money [Saving Energy]
18 Feb 2012 11:00pm GMT Everyone knows about cleaning the lint trap inside clothes dryers, but how many people regularly clean out their dryer exhaust ducts? In the case of environmental weblog Treehugger writer Johan Laumer after he cleaned out the duct for the first time in 15 years he found that a load of towels that would take 90 minutes to dry now only needs 25 minutes. More »
Make Your Own Ghee [DIY]
18 Feb 2012 10:00pm GMT Ghee (clarified butter) is a staple of Indian cuisine and is also encountered in many other world diets. Many claim that ghee can have health benefits but others avoid it since it contains cholesterol and is a saturated fat. To make ghee, butter is slowly brought to a simmer and milk solids and water are removed. More »
The Line Between Frugality and Deprivation is Determined By Your Values [Frugality]
18 Feb 2012 9:00pm GMT For some, washing and reusing plastic freezer bags is a good way to save money, but others consider it an extreme measure. Ditto making your own cleaning products or drying clothes on a line. Personal finance weblog Mr. Money Mustache maintains that the line between wholesome frugality and extreme deprivation depends on our personal values and how much stock we take in societal norms. More »
DriverIdentifier Checks for Driver Updates, Offers Easy Installs [Windows Downloads]
18 Feb 2012 8:00pm GMT Windows: DriverIdentifier is a desktop/webapp hybrid—install the program then launch it to scan your system for all device drivers then the program checks to see if there are new drivers available for your hardware on the web and these results are displayed in a browser tab. Any needed driver updates can be directly installed by clicking on the Update link. More »