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Getting Rid of Electronics

Is it just me or do you have tons of electronics? Cell phones, MP3 players, portable DVD players, computers of all sizes – the list just never ends! But, it becomes a problem when they break down and it is time to dispose of them. What do you do? Landfills are filled. In fact, in 2007, there was an estimate 2.6 million tons of e-waste in U.S. landfills. Sadly, less than 14% of the electronics were recycled. Plus, some of the materials used in electronics are hazardous, so these items shouldn’t just be “thrown away.” Chemicals like lead, mercury, cadmium … Continue reading →

Are You Dissapointed with Your New Flat Screen TV?

I remember being able to buy a TV knowing it would last for a decade or more. In recent years, you knew they would at run for at least 305 years, but the new Flat screen TV’s are incredibly disappointing with many of them needing repair or replacement in a matter of month. I have one Philips flat screen TV that died in 18 months and cost $200 to repair. We chalked that up to bad luck and got a smaller version for the bedroom. Granted, it was a floor model as our frugal side would never allow us to … Continue reading →

Our New Satellite TV Service is Great!

You may have read my other article, Satellite TV, which was a bit of a rant about our previous service. Well, we recently signed with DirecTV, and so far, we love it. Not only did we get free installation in four rooms, a free DVR, a free portable DVD player (after rebate), and a $100 rebate (which will take $10 off our next ten billing statements) but we also receive great programming that includes many more channels than the other service provided. The best part is that it’s only costing us about five bucks more than the previous service, and … Continue reading →

Satellite TV

Does satellite television live up to the hype? For some, the answer is an emphatic yes. My family was thrilled when we first obtained a satellite and over 100 channels to choose from, especially since we had only been able to receive one station with fuzzy reception up until that time. The Ozarks are beautiful, but these hills don’t make for great TV, radio, or cell phone signals. We were very pleased with our programming and service from DISH. We added a package that included the networks, ABC, NBC, CBS, etc. It cost a few dollars more, but we felt … Continue reading →