2018 Fuel Economy Guide

Hi All,

With the price of gas soaring in many parts of Long Island, now is a great time to view the 2018 Fuel Economy Guide from the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Fuel economy is an important factor for consumers when looking to purchase a vehicle. Each year the DOE and the EPA publish the Fuel Economy Guide to help consumers make informed decisions when purchasing a vehicle. 

The Guide features fuel economy, annual fuel cost, and emissions information for new model year cars, sports utility vehicles, and light trucks. Users can obtain  a printable, electronic version of the 2018 Fuel Economy Guide by clicking on this link. 

In addition the DOE and the EPA have also developed the fuel economy website Fuel Economy.gov.
Click here for the site.

The site features updated fuel economy data  for new and used passenger vehicles dating back to 1984, allows side-by-side vehicle comparisons, and offers fuel-saving tips.  The website also contains vehicle specific air pollution emissions information and safety ratings and provides links to car buying websites. The site is a definite must for those folks who are thinking of or about to buy a car!

Enjoy the links and the better gas mileage.

Regards,
Stu

Let's Go shopping

Hi All,

500,000 coupons for 50,000 stores.  Wow.  That sounds too good to be true.  But its not!

Check out RetailMeNot.com - click on this link to visit the site.

So what the heck is the site all about you ask? 

Simple...users can click on a link for coupon codes, product deals, printable coupons and more. 

But wait, there's more....users can click on a search box at the top right part of the site and enter the name of a retailer (Nordstrom, Sears, Sephora, Kohls, JCPenney, Best Buy etc.) or a manufacturer (Nike, Little Tykes, Step 2, OskKosh B'Gosh, Domino's, Claire's, etc.) and up pop coupons.

Users click on a 'Show Coupon Code' box to reveal the code.  Information included in the advertisement include the number of people that used the coupon today, when the coupon expires, details of the coupon. user comments and more.

Users can  choose from a variety of coupon types including coupon codes and online sales.  Further, users can choose from various discount types including BOGO (buy one get one), free shipping, free gift and % off. 

The site also has a bunch of specialty pages for Black Friday Deals, Cyber Monday Deals, Christmas Sales and Free Shipping. 

Users can click on this link to Join RetailMeNot. In addition, users can use Facebook, Google+, Pinterest and Twitter to log on to RetailMeNot.

Users can also get the RetailMeNot mobile app by clicking on this link.

Enjoy the site and the app - here's to saving money!

Regards,
Stu

Icy Cold...Winter is in the Air...Brrrrr....

Hi All,

With the deep freeze that we've been in over the last few days I'd like to blog about the many ways homeowners can save money this winter. Forthwith a few sites that'll help save you some money during the cold winter months.

You might remember Bob Vila. He was the host of a home repair type show on PBS in the 1980's and early 199's (that long ago?)...well, he's made his mark on the web now. Click here to get an article entitled, '10 Quick Tips to Winterize Your Home'.

A website called, Get Rich Slowly has this to say about saving money this winter...click here for their view on the subject. (using rugs on bare floors, block drafts, install a programmable thermostat, change the furnace filter, and more.

Straight from Ezines.com is this article entitled, 'Top 10 Ways To Save Money On Your Heating Bills This Winter'. This simple list is as easy to follow as it is easy to read and print out.

Finally - and who knew this? - Home Depot has a blog called, 'The Apron Blog'. Click here for a link to the entry from November 18th, 2010 entitled, 'Winter Home Maintenance Tips: A Little Prep Now, Can Save You Money Later On'. The article talks about both interior and exterior home maintenance before the winter kicks in...this is a really helpful article for all you DIY'ers out there!
Hope these sites help keep you warmer during the winter months!
Regards,
Stu

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