Useful Things Weekly Link Round-Up
Prepare a Budget Friendly Thanksgiving Feast
Don’t let tough economic times spoil your Thanksgiving dinner. You can prepare a respectable feast on a budget.
“Thanksgiving on a Budget”
via Frugal Village
The Truth (and Lies) About Recycling
Have you heard that cities get rich by reselling recyclables? Or that the plastic you recycle ends up in the garbage? Popular Mechanics tells you what’s true and what’s false about recycling.
“Recycling Myths: PM Debunks 5 Half Truths about Recycling”
via Popular Mechanics
How-to Fix Hammering Radiators
If your heat source is a radiator, and you experience excessive noise when it kicks on, check out these tips on how to quiet it down.
“What to do About Hammering Radiators”
via Apartment Therapy
more at House in Progress
Digital Camera with Printing Capabilities
It takes a lot of time to take pictures, upload them to your computer, browse them, then print out the ones you like. Skip a couple of steps with Tomy Xiao TIP-521 camera, which has a built in printer.
“Tomy Xiao TIP-521 digital camera prints as well”
via Coolest Gadgets
8 Ways to Increase Your Energy
If you often feel exhausted, these 8 tips on how-to increase your energy will get you going. Drink more water, take a ten minute walk, and nix the sugar, are just a few easy ways to feel more alive.
“Eight Ways To Increase Your Energy Levels”
via Dumb Little Man




