• DIY canned goods riser
“Using the 2x4s to create small steps inside the cabinets, you can get a nice tiered look at everything in your cabinet – nice for those of us who tend to lose track of everything hidden at the back.”

• Find a thrift store near you with The Thrift Shopper
“You can find a thrift store near you with The Thrift Shopper’s directory of over 7000 thrift stores in the United States. Search by zip or city/state; you can also rate and review stores here if you want to.”

• Top ten sites for free books
“…a great list of the best sites from which to score free books.”

• Make last-minute mileage deductions with BizMile
“Just sit down with the tracker and start adding in your trips by location and BizMile will automatically track your distances. BizMile claims that in return you’ll get an IRS compliant mileage log. “

• Research home prices on your phone with HouseFront
“…when you’re shopping for a house and see one that looks interesting, just text the street address to HOUSE (46873). In a minute you’ll get back a text message listing the year the house was built, the square footage, the number of baths/bedrooms, and the estimated price.”

• Screenshot Tour: Manage your money for free with Buddi
“…there’s a great, completely free solution out there: …Buddi. In the gallery below, take a look at how you can set up, operate, and use Buddi to set and track your budget.”

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