Home Hacks That Will Save You Money

[@jjbuckner]

Maintenance is key! If you take care of your things now, you won't have to fix/replace them as much in the future.

[@jillwilkerson2032]

I am a huge advocate for being organized. How does this save money? You ask... Here’s what happened in my life that proves this to be true: I needed an extension cord for some home project I was doing. I was only moderately organized at that point in my life. And I found out I was not organized enough. I looked and looked for an extension cord until it just was not practical to spend any more time/energy looking. I needed to make a trip to the hardware store for something else so I figured I would just pick up an extension cord then. Which is what I did. I finished the project for which I used the new extension cord and all was well. Until about a month later. About a month later, I decided to do a little more organizing and one area I decided to work on was “household supplies-hardware.” This included gathering together electrical stuff such as-you guessed it-all unused extension cords. Was I ever in for a surprise. After scouring my apartment I found a total of 12 unused extension cords! Now, I am a single woman who lives alone in a one bedroom apartment. What in the world did I need 12 extension cords for?! I ended up giving them away... thus, throwing away money on things I didn’t need. Luckily, I had an aha moment and realized that I was in the habit of just buying things I needed for a current project even though I already had what I needed-BUT I WAS SO DISORGANIZED I JUST COULD NOT FIND WHAT I NEEDED TO USE THEN! Consequently, I was purchasing the same things over and over again. What a waste. I had another aha moment. I saw that if I organized things so that they were easily accessible to me whenever I needed them, I would use what I have and not keep making wasteful, redundant purchases. I spent time creating a kind of filing system for stuff and THIS WORKS! The time I invest in organization saves me money and ultimately saves me time, too. When I tell friends about the benefits of my organization habits, they are invariably resistant to doing the initial work that is needed to be done in order to set things up. They invariably think being organized takes too much time. I think they are just looking for excuses not to do it because none of them are too stupid to understand that the initial work they invest pays off with interest.

[@factitiously]

Great episode! I would actually love if you could do a whole episode for first time homeowners on all the things they are going to need to know about maintaining their houses (e.g. changing smoke alarm batteries, maintaining the HVAC, mold checks or whatever else people are supposed to be doing-- clearly I haven't idea! 😁) Would be cool to do one for first time car owners also. Like what maintenance to do on the car and what safety/emergency stuff to put in your car emergency kit.

[@kash-220]

We sold our house to get out of debt...was the best decision financially.

[@TwitterpatedMama]

I love the segment with the married couple. Makes me feel normal that it took him awhile to get onboard because my husband was the same.

[@0wthothman301]

Her voice is so strong that I love it

[@Bmackensen]

Love this episode! I would love to see how Flo would turn a "blank" space into a creative space. (Show us a space and take us to Home Goods- what would you do, before/after) Love your stuff, Rachel!

[@amandaschippers169]

Rachel, could you do an episode geared toward younger couples/singles where their friends are moving but you are still renting???maybe tips on land lord safe updates?

[@jenniferwitham6888]

It would be nice to see Ramsey Solutions books and books of guests who have been on Dave's show. Great tips on the home. Rachel is so cute with the mouse.

[@barbaraburgio6737]

Bravo! Taking responsibility for their choices, owning the cost and being proactive in remedying the challenge.

[@liliyalapik7434]

This is amazing. Love them so much.

[@Debt_Free_Mama]

Once I get out of BS3 before I start BS4 I am taking a couple months off to replace some much needed home items!! Can not wait!!

[@iscavengersam]

That's really good that selling the house worked for that couple but in the bigger cities where I've always lived it's more expensive to rent and with that amount of debt you can't even buy a house.

[@alfonsoreynosa8143]

HVAC filters 30 days, 60 days for high end filters

[@ms.pouchie3162]

Love your show Rachel, I am a big fan of the Dave Ramsey Show!

[@susanmulvey6311]

My granddaughter and her husband paid off $87,000 in less than two years! They budgeted and worked together! I'm so proud of them!! She has her own utube channel on saving money and monthly expenses. "The Budgeting Wife" (Shameful advertising for her, Hahahaha!😉)

[@lydialukes522]

Who else thought the signs she meant were garage sale signs and not house for sale signs. Also why are you scared of that cute little mouse. They are adorable and I hear they make great pets.

[@manfredman36]

Great message, love your show!

[@aszurejackson8251]

That mouse was cute😘, also like snakes. But spiders I can't do, way too many legs😣

[@BudgetGirl]

Have a feeling Rachel would not do well on Fear Factor... :-) She cannot handle that mouse! So thrilled to be mentioned in the #sheworkshardsavingmoney segment!

[@BonnieHalfElven]

Nice haven you created for yourself on your patio. :)

[@becsterbrisbane6275]

That little patio! #winning

[@aurelio2460]

Budget Girl 9

[@dawnwilson1177]

Kids opening up eggs

[@greatbritain5355]

I think I love Rachel Cruze.

[@balbinaromero658]

Homegoods is actually expensive in my area!

[@nattyfalk5702]

Hello we are debt free working on baby step 3, our yearly income is 38,000 after tax. We have 2 mortgages 1. 31,000 house worth 45,000 House needs about 25,000 upgrades in the next 5 years. We have had it on the market for 1 year we already went down to 30.000 and it doesn’t sell. 2. 111,000 house worth 125,000 needs 10,000 upgrades in the next 5 years we love both houses. Should we put our 125,000 on the market too and see if we can sell one??

[@livelaughlove4635]

Is that your kitchen? Beautiful 💛 I would love a kitchen like that. I love all the white.

[@lenabigonia333]

The snake in the hvac was horrifying! Great show.

[@YanilleCastillo]

And I’m on baby step two but cabinets r falling apart I have to that fell off

[@YanilleCastillo]

I need new. Kitchen cabinets and they quoted me $6,900.00 just for cabinets not even including granite or splash this was a month ago how do I get cheap cabinets mine r falling apart

[@elizabethb3994]

$100 per year for HVAC maintenance contract? More like $300 for furnace and A/C in NY State. Still worth it.

[@philipmurray9796]

what does Papa Dave think about Rachel's love for the Bachelor series? lol

[@ann-db3qr]

I had a friend have a wild bird fly into their furnace, how that took place I have know idea, they don't know as well

[@ssmith543]

Check for black mold. My house is literally killing me.

[@TheRealLydiaSenn]

I'm with you on the mouse girl! No. I can't.

[@amyq992]

I'll take mice any day. Snakes= Nope! 😨 We just got a new a/c unit yesterday. $3000 we saved up for. Old one died at the end of last summer. Love, love, love Home Goods ❤

[@janefromthecountry1820]

Amy- Did you pay cash for the new central air? We saved up and paid cash for our roof $6200.

[@nattyfalk5702]

No insects 🕷 mice 🐁 or snakes 🐍 or any animal 🦔 I have so much ocd with hair reptiles 🦎 and tiny legs! Nothing for me!!!

[@supercrazydesi]

Natty Falk I’m right there with you ... none for me too...

[@pinkelefant4ever]

So few for sale signs in my area. Only affordable housing is TRAVEL trailers?!?! There's gotta be a better way

[@patriciamenon9271]

Rachel, I can’t do either yuck...... I will have nightmares looking at that Lil mouse 🙈🙀😩 I’m so glad u took off the set

[@airhorn2111]

My home was infested with fully grown bears. We sprayed some Raid, and they all ran away. Thanks, Johnson & Johnson!

[@DanicaChristin]

Rats over snakes any day. But I live in Congo, Africa so I need to deal with both 🐀🐍😱

[@patricke170]

Wow all that fuss over a little white mouse in a cage 😂😂

[@caylaelise]

Mice (not rats!!) But I could never do Fear Factor.

[@m.d.b.6318]

🌸Lovely earrings, Rachel! Can I borrow them?😉

[@janefromthecountry1820]

Rather than remodel our kitchen, we decided to accelerate our mortgage. We are $28,000 from being debt free…I prefer peace of mind.

[@jesseparker2656]

I would take snakes, one bite and done. I read 1984 by George Orwell, and I'm terrified of mice/rats now.

[@barbpixley6509]

Lol..more scared of a mouse than snake??? Lmbo

[@BonnieHalfElven]

The only critter I can't stand is anything in the wasp family.

[@lisadavis6099]

at least mice have fur..... snakes are slimy, ewwww... good show! :)

[@Pandorash8]

Actually, snakes aren’t slimy. They’re dry. But I doubt that helps you with them anyway lol, which I get :)

[@lisadavis6099]

@@Pandorash8 HAHA!! TRUTH!!

[@flyer7773]

LOL! Mice are nothing! My wife and I were swarmed by rats in India in the middle of the night!

[@elizabetha.9808]

I'm with Rachel - non-poisonous snakes don't bother me, but little rodents totally freak me out!

[@JuanGarcia-fi8ud]

Cutie Mouse

[@colin1818]

Pest control for ants? I live in the high desert. Try scorpions.

[@TBIhope]

Snakes. I had a bad experience with a mouse when I was little…

[@laurendenison3053]

My husband and I have been wondering if we should sell our house too because of the equity. I can't find anyone that doesn't think we're crazy tho! We even put it on the market but at a bad time- right before holidays. I don't know if we should do it or not! How do we make this decision? I wish someone could just tell me what to do.

[@susanmulvey6311]

Lauren Denison Don't sell your house!! You may make a lot of money, but you'll also need to buy something else. And every house costs more now, so keeping your house is definitely security! Just my opinion.

[@angelfoodcake1979]

Poor mouse. He's more scared of you than you of him.

[@k.weaver3183]

As long as the snakes were not poisonous I'd go with snakes!

[@EddieEmApuros]

Damm, they sold the house and still on debt. Hope you guys be okay

[@pim1234]

Why is a mouse gross ??? See it like a little dog...see, now it's cute

[@samanthabarron8481]

Am I the only person who is not at all afraid of mice/rats? I mean, yes diseased ones I understand but why so grossed out?

[@sb-ui6si]

How can you not LOVE her???

[@gingerpenn3691]

I'd rather have the mouse than the snake!

[@guardianoflight14]

Gimmie the tub of cute rats or mice any day I HATE SNAKES!!! They creep me out. XD

[@tinafreethy9571]

What is HVAC system?

[@lisalisa5461]

Tina Freethy - heating, ventilation, air conditioning

[@justteresiah]

Mice. I cant stand snakes

[@CDTucker336]

Kinda dumb, they spent all their equity on the house paying off debt and now they are paying rent on apartment!!! Not to mention they probably had to pay taxes on the payment since it didn't go towards another house!!!

[@shanaeforee8587]

CDTucker336 As long as the house is under 250k and the house is owned for 3 of the last 5 years its tax free

[@missmuffin5164]

Poor Mouse.... .-(

[@downbntout]

Really? Getting why changing a filter improves airflow, that's beyond you? Oh, woman up! Next time hold both old n new up to light, you'll (smacks forehead).

[@kimberleywells8596]

mice

[@yukitamanuel7249]

Neither

[@JuanGarcia-fi8ud]

Why scared of Mickey mouse

[@BarbB_in_TN]

Mice

[@jamescastle3447]

What a hottie!

[@JuanGarcia-fi8ud]

Mickey mouse

[@patricehinkle8016]

Xc

[@denisesloan1245]

Mice