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Tip: Main > Living > Living on a budget : Buy a compost bin and use the compost you scoop out from the bottom of it as fertiliser for your own vegetable garden. Saves on vegetable and fertiliser costs at the same time, and you get free exerci […]

Tip: Main > Philosophy > Woman : What is most scary about women is the way they can do the most terrible harmful things with no remorse, especially if they feel wronged themselves by someone. They never question their own feeling of […]

Tip: Main > Gardening : Watering: It is advisable to do it at dusk or night so the water doesn't just evaporate away. It will seep further into the soil that way so that when the sun comes up, much of the water is already sa […]

Tip: Main > Gardening > Pests : Australian Brush Turkeys: Some places are plagued with these large ground-dwelling native birds, which destroy your garden to make a nest. One way to solve the problem is to buy a rectangular pot for […]

Tip: Main > Automotive > Driving > Safety : Statistically, the safest place to be in a road crash is in the back left seat. It's least likely to be affected in a head-on smash, which often predominantly affects the right-side of the vehicle in […]

Tip: Main > Travel > Gear : If you are a member of a wine club and travelling domestically, take a couple of bottles with you (in checked-in cargo baggage of course). Red for colder climates, white for warmer. The bottles must b […]

Tip: Main > Living > Money > Shopping : Whenever I see a salesperson who is attractive, young and appears intelligent and motivated, I know that they need this person to sell the product. Without them, it wouldn't be good enough on its own. […]

Tip: Main > Learning : Language methods: For a long time I thought vocabulary was an important part of language acquisition, until I discovered the Langenscheidt German-English translation method. This method from the early […]

Tip: Main > Living > Living on a budget > Shopping : Buying online (in Australia): A lot of things are as cheap as half-price in the US with current almost 1:1 exchange rates. Add a small postage fee and you are still looking at a substantial saving. Be […]

Tip: Main > Automotive > Mechanics > Instrument panel : If your fuel guage still doesn't work after changing the instrument panel, it's probably the fuel level indicator in the tank that stopped working. It will need to be changed over, and does not requir […]

Tip: Main > Automotive > Mechanics > Engine mounts : Always leave an engine sitting on at least two engine mounts at all times, regardless of which ones. If you don't, it can be very hard to get it back on all four mounts. Never idle a car unless it is […]

Tip: Main > Living > Annoyances > Tele-marketing and surveys : Charity organisations: I hate to say this but "Buyer Beware". When you give once, they will call usually every few weeks. If you hate that kind of regular pestering, consider saying you are late to go […]

Tip: Main > Living > Annoyances : Hitmen: Occasionally, someone might be paid by a mafia syndicate or government agency to kill you. Some people just aren't very nice. The hitman or woman contracted could be anyone. Chuck Barris was t […]

Tip: Main > Health > Mental health : Share accommodation: It's often the shortest road to mental anguish and stress. I have found that rather than share, just rent a unit on your own and have no money. Then, try to get a partner to move […]

Tip: Main > Health > Diet & Nutrition : Saving money on food: Ironically, in some instances, spending more on food will equate to less. When you eat a burger, fries and coke at a fast food place, you are strangely hungry very quickly afterw […]

Tip: Main > Health > Diet & Nutrition : Food and exercise: The best way to get the most out of both is to exercise for at least 50 minutes just before you want to have lunch. It's easy to exercise on an empty stomach and you get more out of […]

Tip: Main > Health > Diet & Nutrition : Tea: Very popular in the UK and Australia, but not so big in the USA. That's a shame, because I think tea is a great substitute for food. Even if I have food available, I often just take a few cups of […]

Tip: Main > Technology > Computers > Computer hardware > Video Cards : If your video is still too dark, it's due to the age of your monitor. Older monitors get darker.

Tip: Main > Health > The body > Teeth : Teeth cleaning: It does whiten your teeth and is recommended every six months. Make sure the dentist uses an expensive head. It might not take long but if they use the cheaper heads on the cleaning ap […]

Tip: Main > Health > The body > Teeth : Food trap: If you have an area between two teeth that gets food caught in it all the time, get it fixed immediately. It can be fixed by a good dentist, and lasts years thereafter. It may be expensive […]

Tip: Main > Health > The body > Teeth : Electric toothbrushes (rubberised bristles): If you find that your electric toothbrush causes you a bit of pain, switch to rubberised bristle heads. They are probably 6 or 7 times softer and cause no […]

Tip: Main > Health > The body > Teeth : Laser dentistry: Be very careful. I recommend you do not use it as some dentists can keep turning up the sensitivity dial on it until too much of your teeth gets ground away.

Tip: Main > Health > The body > Teeth : Veneers: Never get composite resin or porcelain veneers on your front teeth or other teeth if you are under 40 years old, unless you have very worn teeth that cause pain. They are an excuse for the de […]

Tip: Main > Automotive > Economy : If your licence is suspended for several months, you can tell the transport department you lost your licence, and keep your licence. You will still be suspended, but at least will have a licence to sh […]

Tip: Main > Automotive > Economy : Window tinting that cuts out heat and UV radiation has the added bonus of allowing your airconditioner to operate at a lower intensity. If you notice that your window tinting isn't as effective in […]

Tip: Main > Automotive > Economy : Airconditioning uses 11-12% more fuel (i.e. 300km per tank instead of 350km). You will find you need less fuel in winter due to not using AC, less evaporation from the tank and denser fuel when you fi […]

Tip: Main > Automotive > Mechanics > Air-conditioning : Get a quote from an air-conditioning mechanic who will allow you to bring the parts in seperately. Armed with the knowledge of what parts need to be removed, do it yourself. Usually its just the compr […]

Tip: Main > Living > Living on a budget : Internet Sharing: If you are in a block of units, ask neighbouring tenants if they want to share the internet with you. Charge them by the month only and buy an ADSL 4-port router and some long blue n […]

Tip: Main > Living > Living on a budget : Shaving: Electric shavers save you money on buying disposables, and you get a better shave. Buy the replacement foil and cutter every 18 months from the US, where prices are usually half that in Austr […]

Tip: Main > Travel > International travel : Timesharing companies that call you up to attend presentations may seem annoying but they often give you several nights accommodation in popular tourist resorts, just for attending the promotion. Last […]

Tip: Main > Living > Living on a budget > Garage/yard sales > Selling : If you have any uncertainty about whether you really want to sell an item, give it some more thought. If you still can't decide, keep it. You'll probably use it later and be glad. Go with your gut fee […]

Tip: Main > Living > Living on a budget : Always rent a unit with the newest kitchen you can afford. Money saved on cooking at home will be money saved off your rent. Old kitchens are often uncomfortable to cook in, increasing the likelihood […]

Tip: Main > Sport > Cycling > Mountain-biking : If you get a very cheap mountain bike, do not go over jumps much higher than a few centimetres. Cheap new mountain bikes have very flimsy rims. I went over a jump and when I landed with over 90kg in b […]

Tip: Main > Living > Living on a budget : Hobbies: Develop hobbies that require little or no cash, such as jigsaw puzzles, computer games, bush or beachwalking, mountainbiking, car repairing, language translation, many home and garden improve […]

Tip: Main > Living > Living on a budget > Shopping : Generally, go to the big chain warehouses like Home Depot (or Bunnings in Australia) for most products as the prices will be lower. Car cleaning products for example are much cheaper. ALDI is the chea […]

Tip: Main > Living > Living on a budget > Shopping : Supermarkets: ALWAYS check the prices meticulously when you get a docket. If the price is wrong, don't say anything to the checkout person - go straight to the counter and get a refund. This can be tr […]

Tip: Main > Living > Living on a budget > Shopping : At Aldi there are a number of products that are half-price compared to normal supermarkets, and the quality is usually indistinguishable from the more expensive products.

Tip: Main > Living > Living on a budget > Holidays : If you travel with a friend, accommodation packages that offer food and board are often quite affordable even in top resorts, especially when you book over 2 nights (i.e. 3-4 nights). Keep an eagle ey […]

Tip: Main > Living > Living on a budget : Keep a running list on your PC of things that pay for themselves. There are many items that return a profit over time. For example, a stick-on fridge thermometer to monitor the internal temperature wi […]

Tip: Main > Living > Living on a budget > Holidays : Cutting rental car insurance excess: Some car rental companies offer reduced insurance cover excess when you book through an airline's site or use an airline frequent flyer points card. You can reduce […]

Tip: Main > Automotive > Economy : Don't carry unnecessary weight in your car. Remember that a full tank is equivalent to an extra human's bodyweight being carried around, and you have to pay for that in fuel consumption. Also, don't […]

Tip: Main > Automotive > Mechanics > Battery : If your battery's tray is rusted, corrosion is more likely to occur. To repaint it, first buy another exact same type of battery tray from a wrecker. Wirebrush it preferably with a drill and wire b […]

Tip: Main > Living > Work : Organization and prioritisation always helps. For example, if you are a contractor working in a week with a public holiday, try to work from 7:30am to 6pm for the four working days that week. You'll g […]

Tip: Main > Technology > Computers > Computer hardware > Video Cards : There are many cheap video cards on the market but the cost you often pay is that you will have a darker or duller display with less detail. It's not worth the small saving.

Tip: Main > Automotive > Selling : It's often better to deregister an old car and sell it unregistered on the internet or by the trading post. More profit than at a wrecker, but you technically need paperwork to drive a vehicle without […]

Tip: Main > Automotive > Mechanics > Brakes : When bleeding brakes, use a tube with a one-way valve, commonly found in brake bleeding kits. It prevents air getting in the system. Pump the pedal down three times, release the valve quickly, clos […]

Tip: Main > Automotive > Mechanics > Tools : The worst thing about tools is that you always need more than you thought you would have. Whatever a car manual tells you you need to do a job will not be the end of the story. Some of the things y […]

Tip: Main > Automotive > Mechanics > Water leaks : Always drain all old coolant out of your engine block by undoing the drain plug on the block somewhere. You can remove litres of old coolant from there, not just from the radiator and overflow tank.

Tip: Main > Automotive > Mechanics > Water leaks : If the water comes out near your water pump, it may be better to buy a genuine part than an aftermarket version. The genuines fit much tighter and come as a full two hemisphere joined unit that requir […]

Tip: Main > Automotive > Mechanics > Water leaks : Replace old coolant with anti-boil, anti-corrosion concentrate and demineralized water. It shows up leaks better due to the colour and greater leakability of the fluid. Premixed coolants often have […]