20UnusualWaysToSaveMoney

Back in science class we (should have) learned that white surfaces reflect all visible light. For centuries, people living in sunny climes have taken advantage of that property to reduce the heat load on their property, by creating white roofs. White roofs reflect the sun's rays and can make a...

We all remember the bad haircut. It's burned into our memories, like the braces and the polyester pants our moms made us wear to junior high that one time. Our parents were probably only trying to save money when they gave us that bowl cut. But what did a kid cut cost in the '70s or '80s? Under...